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English Words Starting with “W

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warrior

/ˈwɔː.ri.ər/ [warrior]

[noun] A brave or experienced soldier or fighter, especially one involved in traditional combat or tribal warfare.

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washed out

/wɒʃt aʊt/ [washed out]

[adjective] Canceled or prevented from happening due to rain or bad weather.

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washings

/ˈwɒʃɪŋz/ [washings]

[noun] The act or process of cleaning something with water; or, a quantity of items that have been or are to be washed.

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watched over

/wɒtʃt ˈəʊ.və(r)/ [watched over]

[verb] Protected, guarded, or cared for someone or something, keeping a vigilant eye on their safety and well-being.

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watchtower

/ˈwɒtʃ.taʊ.ər/ [watchtower]

[noun] A tall tower from which a sentinel or guard keeps watch over an area.

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water down

/ˈwɔː.tər daʊn/ [water down]

[verb] To dilute or make something less forceful, intense, or controversial by adding less significant or more acceptable elements.

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water lily flowers

/ˈwɔːtər ˈlɪli ˈflaʊərz/ [water lily flowers]

[noun] The showy, often fragrant, floating or emergent blossoms of aquatic plants belonging to the family Nymphaeaceae, typically characterized by broad, flat leaves.

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water spirit

/ˈwɔːtər ˈspɪrɪt/ [water spirit]

[noun] A supernatural being or deity believed to inhabit or preside over bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, or the sea, often featured in mythology and folklore.

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water-man

/ˈwɔːtərmən/ [water-man]

[noun] A person who works on or lives near a body of water, especially one who earns a living by rowing or ferrying passengers and goods.

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waven

/ˈweɪvən/ [waven]

[verb] An archaic or dialectal past participle of the verb 'weave', meaning to have formed fabric or patterns by interlacing threads or strands.

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waverers

/ˈweɪvərərz/ [waverers]

[noun] Plural form of waverer: persons who hesitate, feel doubtful, or show indecision in their opinions, choices, or allegiance.

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wavy

/ˈweɪ.vi/ [wavy]

[adjective] Having a series of curves or undulations; not straight.

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waylaid

/weɪˈleɪd/ [waylaid]

[verb] Interrupted, stopped, or detained someone while they were on their way somewhere, often to attack, converse, or detain them.

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wearer

/ˈwɛər.ər/ [wearer]

[noun] A person who has clothing, shoes, jewelry, or accessories on their body.

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weather conditions

/ˈwɛð.ər kənˈdɪʃ.ənz/ [weather conditions]

[noun] The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, or rain.

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weathered

/ˈwɛðərd/ [weathered]

[adjective] Altered in color, texture, or form by long exposure to the atmosphere; worn or seasoned by the elements.

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weds

/wɛdz/ [weds]

[verb] Marries someone; takes a person as a spouse in a legal or ceremonial union.

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weirdo

/ˈwɪə.doʊ/ [weirdo]

[noun] A person who is noticeably unconventional, eccentric, or bizarre in behavior or appearance.

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