Stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or event.
example - I rang the bell and waited
synonyms - stand by, hold back, be patient, bide one"s time, hang fire, mark time, kill time, waste time, cool one"s heels, kick one"s heels, twiddle one"s thumbs
Used to indicate that one is eagerly impatient to do something or for something to happen.
A man whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant.
example - Arriving passengers greet their cabin stewards and table waiters like long-lost family friends with smiling handshakes, hugs and much backslapping.
A person who waits for a time, event, or opportunity.
example - Mr McMahon said all of the long waiters in the eastern region should be given an opportunity to be treated under the fund and a record kept of those who don"t wish to be involved in the scheme.
Emerge or cause to emerge from sleep; stop sleeping.
example - she woke up feeling better
synonyms - awake, awaken, waken, waken up, rouse, stir, come to, come around
Hold a vigil beside (someone who has died)
noun
A watch or vigil held beside the body of someone who has died, sometimes accompanied by ritual observances.
example - he was attending a friend"s wake
An annual festival and holiday held in some parts of northern England, originally one held in a rural parish on the feast day of the patron saint of the church.
example - his workers absented themselves for the local wakes
(of a colour) containing red, yellow, or orange tones.
example - her fair colouring suited soft, warm shades
(of a scent or trail) fresh; strong.
example - Try orange or clove to get a rich, warm scent and lavender for a light, fresh, spring-like aroma.
verb
Make or become warm.
example - I stamped my feet to warm them up
synonyms - heat, heat up, become warm, make warm, become hot, make hot, raise the temperature of, increase in temperature, thaw, thaw out, melt, take the chill off
noun
A warm place or area.
example - stay in the warm, I"ve made up the fire for you
Inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
example - his father had warned him of what might happen
synonyms - notify, alert, apprise, give notice, inform, tell, let someone know, make someone aware, give a warning to, give fair warning to, forewarn, put someone on guard, put someone on notice, remind
synonyms - be accepted, be acceptable, be plausible, be convincing, hold up, hold water, stand up, bear scrutiny, stand the test of time, be believable, be credible, pass muster, prove true, make sense
noun
An act of washing something or an instance of being washed.
example - her hair needs a wash
synonyms - clean, cleaning, cleansing
The water or air disturbed by a moving boat or aircraft.
A periodic disturbance of the particles of a substance which may be propagated without net movement of the particles, such as in the passage of undulating motion, heat, or sound.
example - Song production clearly involves some metabolic cost to a bird because energy is transmitted to the surroundings in the form of sound pressure waves.
synonyms - work, line of work, line, occupation, profession, career, employment, job, day job, position, pursuit, vocation, calling, field, sphere, walk of life, trade, craft
Forward motion or momentum of a ship or boat through water.
example - the dinghy lost way and drifted towards the shore
A sloping structure down which a new ship is launched.
example - It was a favorite vantage point from which many of them had watched many other Bath Iron Works ships slide down the ways.
adverb
At or to a considerable distance or extent; far (used before an adverb or preposition for emphasis)
Denoting a class of verbs in Germanic languages that form the past tense and past participle by addition of a suffix (in English, typically -ed).
example - Some phrasal verbs prefer a weak form (contrast The car sped up the hill and The car speeded up).
Relating to or denoting the weakest of the known kinds of force between particles, which acts only at distances less than about 10⁻¹⁵ cm, is very much weaker than the electromagnetic and the strong interactions, and conserves neither strangeness, parity, nor isospin.
example - Thus, the strengths of the electromagnetic, weak, and strong forces depend upon the energy at which they are measured.
Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich.
example - the wealthy nations of the world
synonyms - rich, affluent, moneyed, cash rich, well off, with deep pockets, well-to-do, prosperous, comfortable, opulent, propertied, of means, of substance, in clover, plutocratic
A network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by its spinnerets, used to catch its prey.
example - Although many spiders have relatively poor eyesight - those that use webs to trap prey have no need for acute vision, Nelson says; jumping spiders are an exception.
synonyms - mesh, netting, net, lattice
A complex system of interconnected elements.
example - he found himself caught up in a web of bureaucracy
A membrane between the toes of a swimming bird or other aquatic animal.
example - Then, as the duck draws its foot forward and brings the toes together, the web folds up so there is less resistance to the water.
A roll of paper used in a continuous printing process.
example - Assume a moving web of paper approximately 6.6 m wide, moving at thousands of feet per minute.
A piece of woven fabric.
example - Every woman made her web and bleached it herself, and the price never rose higher than 2 shillings a yard, and with this cloth almost everyone was clothed.
synonyms - mesh, netting, net, lattice
verb
Cover with or as though with a web.
example - she noticed his tanned skin, webbed with fine creases
Find out how heavy (someone or something) is, typically using scales.
example - weigh yourself on the day you begin the diet
synonyms - measure the weight of, measure how heavy someone is, measure how heavy something is, put someone on the scales, put something on the scales
Assess the nature or importance of, especially with a view to a decision or action.
example - the consequences of the move would need to be very carefully weighed
synonyms - consider, contemplate, think about, give thought to, entertain the idea of, deliberate about, turn over in one"s mind, mull over, chew over, reflect on, ruminate about, muse on
The surface density of cloth, used as a measure of its quality.
example - Keep two weights of press cloths on hand and use them appropriately.
verb
Hold (something) down by placing a heavy object on top of it.
example - a mug half filled with coffee weighted down a stack of papers
Attribute importance or value to.
example - speaking, reading, and writing should be weighted equally in the assessment
synonyms - bring attention to, call attention to, draw attention to, focus attention on, highlight, point up, spotlight, foreground, play up, make a point of
Assign a handicap weight to (a horse).
example - A total of 267 entries have been weighted for the Melbourne Cup, and 279 for the Caulfield Cup.
Treat (a fabric) with a mineral to make it seem thicker and heavier.
Used to greet someone in a polite or friendly way.
example - welcome to the Wildlife Park
verb
Greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way.
example - hotels should welcome guests in their own language
synonyms - greet, say hello to, salute, bid someone welcome, play host to, play hostess to, show hospitality to, receive, meet, embrace, receive with open arms, roll out the red carpet for, fete
adjective
(of a guest or new arrival) gladly received.
example - I"m pleased to see you, lad—you"re welcome
synonyms - healthy, in good health, all right, fine, fit, fighting fit, as fit as a fiddle, as fit as a flea, robust, strong, vigorous, blooming, thriving, bursting with health, in rude health, hale, hale and hearty, hearty, in good shape, in excellent shape, in good condition, in tip-top condition, in good trim, in fine fettle, sound, sound in body and limb
Sensible; advisable.
example - it would be well to know just what this suggestion entails
The direction towards the point of the horizon where the sun sets at the equinoxes, on the left-hand side of a person facing north, or the part of the horizon lying in this direction.
example - the evening sun glowed from the west
synonyms - the Occident
The western part of the world or of a specified country, region, or town.
example - it will become windy in the west
The player sitting to the right of North and partnering East.
example - West butts in with a bid of three spades
Living in or originating from the West, in particular Europe or the United States.Relating to or characteristic of the West or its inhabitants.Of or originating from the non-Communist states of Europe and North America in contrast to the Eastern bloc.
example - Western society
noun
A film, television drama, or novel about cowboys in western North America, set especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
example - He went to bed early and read westerns or thrillers until the wee hours.
Speak very softly using one"s breath rather than one"s throat, especially for the sake of secrecy.
example - Alison was whispering in his ear
synonyms - murmur, mutter, mumble, say softly, speak softly, say in muted tones, speak in muted tones, say in hushed tones, speak in hushed tones, say sotto voce, speak sotto voce
noun
A soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase.
Belonging to or denoting a human group having light-coloured skin (chiefly used of peoples of European extraction)Relating to white people.Reserved by law for those classified as white.
example - a white farming community
synonyms - Caucasian, European, non-black
Counter-revolutionary or reactionary.
noun
White colour or pigment.
example - garnet-red flowers flecked with white
The visible pale part of the eyeball around the iris.
example - Viral conjunctivitis can spread to the cornea, the white of the eye.
The outer part (white when cooked) which surrounds the yolk of an egg; the albumen.
example - Cook the eggs long enough to solidify the whites, but the yolks remain somewhat runny.
A member of a light-skinned people, especially one of European extraction.
example - Wisdom teeth problems are more common among European whites.
A white or cream butterfly which has dark veins or spots on the wings and can be a serious crop pest.
verb
Paint or turn (something) white.
synonyms - become white, make white, become pale, make pale, bleach, blanch, lighten, fade, wash out, be washed out, etiolate
synonyms - everywhere, all over, all around, in all places, in every place, far and wide, far and near, here, there, and everywhere, extensively, exhaustively, thoroughly, widely, broadly, in every nook and cranny
(of a playing card) deemed to have any value, suit, colour, or other property in a game at the discretion of the player holding it.
example - In some games certain cards are wild - either the deuces or a joker added to the deck - and in some games there is a cumulative jackpot which is won by a high hand such as a royal flush.
noun
A natural state or uncultivated or uninhabited region.
example - kiwis are virtually extinct in the wild
verb
Treat (a person or animal) harshly, so that they become untrusting or nervous.
Be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict)
example - United won four games in a row
synonyms - come first in, finish first in, be victorious in, triumph in, take first prize in, achieve success in, be successful in, prevail in
Acquire or secure as a result of a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavour.
example - there are hundreds of prizes to be won
synonyms - secure, gain, achieve, attain, earn, obtain, acquire, procure, get, collect, pick up, walk away with, walk off with, come away with, carry off
Dry (hay) by exposure to the air.
noun
A successful result in a contest, conflict, bet, or other endeavour; a victory.
example - a 3–0 win over Birmingham
synonyms - victory, triumph, conquest, success, game, set, and match
The perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.
example - the wind howled about the building
synonyms - breeze
Breath as needed in physical exertion, speech, etc., or the power of breathing without difficulty in such situations.
example - he waited while Jez got his wind back
synonyms - breath
Air swallowed while eating or gas generated in the stomach and intestines by digestion.
example - The fruit, its oils and the kernel were traditionally used to treat severe acid stomach, excess wind, fatigue after menstruation and the common cold.
synonyms - flatulence, flatus, gas
Wind instruments, or specifically woodwind instruments, forming a band or a section of an orchestra.
example - these passages are most suitable for wind alone
synonyms - wind instruments.
verb
Cause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach.
example - the fall nearly winded him
synonyms - out of breath, breathless, gasping for breath, panting, puffing, huffing and puffing, puffing and blowing
Make (a baby) bring up wind after feeding by patting its back.
example - Paddy"s wife handed him their six-month-old daughter to be winded
Detect the presence of (a person or animal) by scent.
(in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying.
example - Besides having forelimbs that resemble the wings of modern birds, the animal sported long feathers from thigh to foot on each hind limb.
synonyms - pinion, van
A rigid horizontal structure that projects from both sides of an aircraft and supports it in the air.
example - The single-seat research aircraft had a monocoque aluminum fuselage with a wood wing.
A raised part of the body of a car or other vehicle above the wheel.
example - T1 will see readily identifiable versions of everyday saloon cars visually spectacularly modified with big flared wheel arches, wings and bumpers.
A part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part.
example - a maternity wing
synonyms - part, section, side
A group within a political party or other organization having particular views or a particular function.
example - a candidate from the liberal wing of the party
The sides of a theatre stage out of view of the audience.
example - He didn"t go on stage, though, but sang from the wings while Beesley mimed onstage.
(in soccer, rugby, and hockey) the part of the field close to the sidelines.
example - Saints are set to switch Darren Albert from the wing to full-back to offset the absence of Paul Wellens, but Millward also has the option of Anthony Stewart and Sean Hoppe.
A lateral part or projection of an organ or structure.
example - The posterior aspect of the lateral pterygoid plate may be joined to the angular spine of the greater wing by a pterygopetrosal ligament that may calcify.
An air force unit of several squadrons or groups.
example - He has commanded a fighter squadron, two fighter wings, a numbered Air Force and two major commands.
A flock of plovers (birds)
example - some sportsmen make no scruple about firing into the thick of a wing of plover
verb
Travel on wings or by aircraft; fly.
example - George satisfied his keen urge to fly by winging homewards with the Royal Air Force
synonyms - fly, glide, soar
Shoot (a bird) in the wing, so as to prevent flight without causing death.
example - one bird was winged for every bird killed
Speak or act without preparation; improvise.
synonyms - improvise, play it by ear, extemporize, ad lib
A person or thing regarded as very good, remarkable, or effective.
example - we all eat cakes from Gisella—she"s a wonder
A surprising event or situation.
example - it is a wonder that losses are not much greater
verb
Desire to know something; feel curious.
example - how many times have I written that, I wonder?
synonyms - ponder, ask oneself, think about, meditate on, reflect on, deliberate about, muse on, speculate about, conjecture
Feel doubt.
example - even hereditary peers are inclined to wonder about the legitimacy of the place
Feel admiration and amazement; marvel.
example - people stood by and wondered at such bravery
synonyms - marvel, be amazed, be filled with amazement, be filled with admiration, be astonished, be surprised, be awed, stand in awe, be full of wonder, be lost for words, not believe one"s ears, not believe one"s eyes, not know what to say, be dumbfounded, gape, goggle, gawk
The fine, soft curly or wavy hair forming the coat of a sheep, goat, or similar animal, especially when shorn and prepared for use in making cloth or yarn.
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.
Anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.
example - Michelle knew that her friends were very worried about her
synonyms - anxious, disturbed, perturbed, troubled, bothered, distressed, concerned, upset, distraught, worried sick, disquieted, uneasy, ill at ease, fretful, fretting, agitated, in a state of agitation, nervous, edgy, on edge, like a cat on a hot tin roof, tense, overwrought, worked up, keyed up, strung out, jumpy, with one"s stomach in knots, stressed, under stress
Cause (a word or unit of text) to be carried over to a new line automatically as the margin is reached, or to fit around embedded features such as pictures.
example - the program can automatically wrap text around irregularly shaped graphics
Mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.
example - he wrote his name on the paper
synonyms - put in writing, write down, put down, put in black and white, commit to paper, jot down, note, note down, make a note of, set down, take down, mark down, record, register, log, list, make a list of, inscribe, sign, scribble, scrawl, pencil
Compose, write, and send (a letter) to someone.
example - I wrote a letter to Alison
synonyms - correspond, write a letter, communicate, get in touch, keep in touch, keep in contact
Compose (a text or work) for written or printed reproduction or publication; put into literary form and set down in writing.
example - she wrote a bestselling novel
synonyms - compose, draft, create, invent, think up, draw up, formulate, compile, put together, pen, dash off, produce
Enter (data) into an electronic or magnetic storage device, or into a particular location in a computer’s file system.
example - files can be read and written directly into the file system
Underwrite (an insurance policy).
example - The doctors found that no established insurer would write them a policy - at any price.
Mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.
example - he wrote his name on the paper
synonyms - put in writing, write down, put down, put in black and white, commit to paper, jot down, note, note down, make a note of, set down, take down, mark down, record, register, log, list, make a list of, inscribe, sign, scribble, scrawl, pencil
Compose, write, and send (a letter) to someone.
example - I wrote a letter to Alison
synonyms - correspond, write a letter, communicate, get in touch, keep in touch, keep in contact
Compose (a text or work) for written or printed reproduction or publication; put into literary form and set down in writing.
example - she wrote a bestselling novel
synonyms - compose, draft, create, invent, think up, draw up, formulate, compile, put together, pen, dash off, produce
Enter (data) into an electronic or magnetic storage device, or into a particular location in a computer’s file system.
example - files can be read and written directly into the file system
Underwrite (an insurance policy).
example - The doctors found that no established insurer would write them a policy - at any price.
synonyms - incorrect, mistaken, in error, erroneous, inaccurate, not accurate, inexact, not exact, imprecise, invalid, untrue, false, fallacious, wide of the mark, off target
Unjust, dishonest, or immoral.
example - that was wrong of me
synonyms - illegal, against the law, unlawful, illicit, indictable, lawless, lawbreaking, criminal, delinquent, felonious, dishonest, dishonourable, corrupt
adverb
In an unsuitable or undesirable manner or direction.
example - what am I doing wrong?
noun
An unjust, dishonest, or immoral act.
example - I have done you a great wrong
synonyms - misdeed, bad deed, bad act, bad action, offence, injury, crime, unlawful act, illegal act, violation, infringement, infraction, transgression, peccadillo, sin
verb
Act unjustly or dishonestly towards.
example - they would kill a man who wronged a family