Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

Having or showing good manners; properly raised.

"She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners."

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Whale

noun
/weɪl/

a very large marine mammal that lives in the ocean

"We saw a huge whale swimming near the boat."

noun
/ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

a person who desires happiness or success for another

"Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation."

noun
/ˈwɛlfɛr/

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group

"The government provides welfare to low-income families."

noun
/ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

a machine for washing clothes and other textiles

"The washing machine broke down and needs repair."

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wheat

noun
/wiːt/

a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods

"Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer."

noun
/ˈwɒrənti/

A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.

"The laptop comes with a two-year warranty."

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weal

noun
/wiːl/

A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.

"The charity worked for the common weal of the community."

adjective
/ˈwɪərɪsəm/

Causing one to feel tired or bored.

"The long and wearisome lecture put the students to sleep."

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Wave

noun
/weɪv/

a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore

"The waves crashed against the rocks during the storm."

noun
/ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday

"The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon."

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water

noun
/ˈwɔːtər/

a clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is essential for life

"We need to drink water to stay hydrated."

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warn

verb
/wɔːrn/

to tell someone about a possible danger or problem

"She warned him about the storm coming."

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warning

noun
/ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/

a statement or event that tells you of a possible danger or problem

"The warning sign was clearly visible on the road."

noun
/ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

"The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest."

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we

pronoun
/wi/

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people

"We are going to the park this afternoon."

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noun
ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.

"Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity."

adjective
/ˈwɛlθi/

having a great deal of money, resources, or assets

"He became wealthy after investing in real estate."

adjective
/ˈwiːkli/

occurring or done every week

"We have a weekly meeting on Mondays."

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Weed

noun, verb
/wiːd/

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted, especially among crops; to remove such plants

"She spent the afternoon weeding the garden."

noun
/ˈweɪvlət/

a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium

"The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze."

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Wax-candle

noun
/wæks ˈkændəl/

a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light

"We lit a wax candle during the power outage."

noun
/wæks ɡɔːrd/

a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking

"The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion."

noun
/ˈwɛdɪŋ/

a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations

"They are planning a wedding in the summer."

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Weary

adjective
/ˈwɪəri/

feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of exertion or lack of sleep

"After the long journey, she felt weary and wanted to rest."

adjective
/ˈwiːk niːd/

Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.

"The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition."

noun
/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.

"The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history."

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Water hen

noun
/ˈwɔː.tər hen/

a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands

"The water hen swam gracefully across the pond."

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Way

noun
/weɪ/

a path, direction, or method of doing something

"He found a new way to solve the problem."

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Warm

adjective
/wɔːrm/

having a moderate degree of heat

"The warm sunlight made the room feel cozy."

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Wax

verb
/wæks/

to increase gradually in size, number, strength, or intensity

"The moon will wax until it becomes full."

noun
/ˈwiːknəs/

a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure

"His main weakness is his lack of patience."

noun
/ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

"The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village."

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Weak

adjective
/wiːk/

lacking physical strength or energy

"She felt weak after the long run."

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weight

noun
/weɪt/

a measure of how heavy something is

"The weight of the package was 10 kilograms."

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week

noun
/wiːk/

a period of seven days

"I will finish the project by the end of the week."

noun
/ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers

"Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes."

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Wasp

noun
/wɒsp/

a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting

"The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest."

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west

noun
/wɛst/

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

"The sun sets in the west."

adverb
/wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

"She has no interest in the matter whatsoever."

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whelp

noun
/wɛlp/

a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person

"The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn."

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weigh

verb
/weɪ/

to measure how heavy something is

"The shopkeeper weighed the fruits before selling them."

adjective
/ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

"The children were well-behaved during the ceremony."

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verb
/ˈwɛlkəm/

to greet someone in a friendly way

"They welcomed us with open arms at the party."

noun
/ˈwɛlkɪn/

The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.

"The eagle soared high into the welkin."

noun
/ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

"Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training."

what

pronoun
/wɒt/

used to ask for information about something

"What is your name?"

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welt

noun
/wɛlt/

A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.

"He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting."

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weird

adjective
/wɪrd/

suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual

"The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected."

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noun
ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

"The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency."