Words That Start With W

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1 with In the company of; alongside.
2 Was A rare surname or initialism found in some records, not a common personal or place name.
3 we The speaker together with at least one other person.
4 will A modal verb used to talk about the future, often with a sense of intention or certainty.
5 what Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
6 were Past tense of "be," used with "you," "we," "they," or plural subjects.
7 when Used to ask or refer to a point in time.
8 who Used to ask about the identity of a person or people.
9 which Used to ask someone to specify one or more people or things from a known set.
10 would Used to describe what someone was going to do, from the point of view of the past.
11 well In a good, skillful, or satisfactory way.
12 want To wish for or desire something.
13 where Used to ask about or refer to a place.
14 way A road, path, or route from one place to another.
15 work A job or occupation; the activity someone does to earn a living.
16 world The Earth, along with all its people, countries, and cultures.
17 why For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
18 while A period of time, especially one of uncertain or moderate length.
19 without Not having or accompanied by something.
20 Women Plural of woman.
21 Water The clear liquid (H2O) that falls as rain and fills rivers, lakes, and seas, essential to all known life.
22 went Past tense of "go."
23 week A period of seven consecutive days.
24 war Large-scale armed conflict between countries, groups, or factions.
25 whole Complete, with no part missing or removed.
26 white Reflecting all wavelengths of visible light equally; having the colour of snow or milk.
27 within Inside the physical limits of something.
28 working Currently employed or in paid work.
29 wrong Incorrect or not true.
30 wait To stay in one place or delay acting until something happens.
31 whether Used to introduce a question or choice between two or more possibilities.
32 win To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.
33 wanted Desired or sought after.
34 woman An adult female human.
35 watch A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
36 works A factory or industrial site, or the group of such facilities belonging to one operation.
37 word The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
38 west The compass direction that the sun sets in; the direction 90 degrees anticlockwise from north.
39 words An angry exchange or argument.
40 wife A married woman, in relation to her spouse.
41 wish A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
42 won Past tense and past participle of win.
43 worked Shaped, decorated, or processed through effort, as opposed to left raw or plain.
44 Weeks Plural of week; more than one period of seven days.
45 whatever Any at all, no matter which; used to show something applies without restriction.
46 whose Belonging to which person; used to ask or show ownership.
47 worth Having a particular value, or deserving of something.
48 website A set of connected pages on the internet, usually hosted under one domain and reachable from a common home pag...
49 written Expressed or recorded in writing, as opposed to spoken.
50 ways A distance, especially in the informal phrase "a ways" or "a long ways."
51 waiting The act of remaining somewhere until something happens.
52 walk To move on foot at a normal pace, always keeping at least one foot on the ground.
53 writing The activity or skill of forming letters or symbols to represent language.
54 western Of, in, or relating to the west.
55 wanna An informal spoken contraction of "want to."
56 weight How heavy someone or something is.
57 wall A solid upright structure that encloses, divides, or protects an area.
58 welcome Received with pleasure; wanted or appreciated.
59 write To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface in order to record or communicate information.
60 Washington Informal term for a U.S. one-dollar bill, which carries a portrait of George Washington.
61 watching The act of observing something, especially over a period of time.
62 wow Used to express surprise, excitement, or admiration.
63 wide Measuring a lot from side to side.
64 whom The object form of "who," used when referring to the person a verb or preposition acts on.
65 winning Resulting in victory; that wins.
66 winter The coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring.
67 worst Most bad; lowest in quality or most severe.
68 weather The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place — temperature, rain, wind, and so on.
69 wonder A feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.
70 wear To have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.
71 worse More bad; of lower quality, more severe, or less desirable, than something already bad.
72 weekend The break at the end of the working week, typically Saturday and Sunday.
73 wind The natural movement of air, especially a noticeable current outdoors.
74 walking Moving on foot, especially at an ordinary, unhurried pace, as opposed to running.
75 worry To feel anxious or uneasy about something.
76 William The word used in radio and phonetic spelling alphabets to represent the letter W.
77 wearing Causing tiredness or straining one's patience.
78 weird Strange, unusual, or hard to explain; not what you would normally expect.
79 window An opening in a wall, usually fitted with glass, that lets in light and air.
80 web A network of fine threads spun by a spider to catch prey.
81 wild Living or growing in a natural state, not tamed, farmed, or cultivated by people.
82 waste Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.
83 wood The hard fibrous material that makes up the trunk and branches of a tree, used for building, fuel, and countle...
84 wine An alcoholic drink made by fermenting grape juice (or sometimes other fruit).
85 wonderful Extremely good, impressive, or pleasing.
86 wake To stop sleeping, or to rouse someone from sleep.
87 winner A person, team, or thing that wins a contest, competition, or prize.
88 warm Having a moderately high, usually pleasant, temperature.
89 wedding A ceremony in which two people are formally married.
90 willing Ready and happy to do something, without needing to be persuaded.
91 watched Kept under observation; monitored closely.
92 weak Lacking physical strength or power.
93 WINS A short informal nickname sometimes used as a diminutive of Winston or Winifred.
94 writer A person who writes, especially as their profession, such as an author or journalist.
95 Williams An English and Welsh surname meaning "son of William," one of the most common surnames in the English-speaking...
96 Walls An English surname, likely originating as a topographic name for someone living near a wall.
97 whenever At any time that; every time that.
98 worried Feeling anxious or afraid because of something that has happened, or might happen.
99 warning A statement, sign, or signal alerting someone to a danger, problem, or possible consequence.
100 wave A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.
101 wing One of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.
102 Wales A country that is part of the United Kingdom, located on a peninsula in the west of Great Britain.
103 widely Over a large area or range.
104 Wednesday The day of the week that falls between Tuesday and Thursday.
105 witness A person who sees an event happen and can describe it afterward.
106 weapon A tool or device designed to cause harm or damage, used in fighting or hunting.
107 wealth A large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions.
108 wheel A circular object that turns on a central axis, used for movement or to power machinery.
109 worldwide Extending across or affecting the whole world.
110 Waters An English surname, originally denoting someone who lived near a stream or body of water.
111 wet Covered in or soaked with liquid, usually water.
112 Wilson An English and Scottish surname meaning "son of Will," one of the most common surnames in English-speaking cou...
113 wise Showing good judgment, sound sense, or the benefit of experience.
114 weekly Happening, published, or done once a week.
115 worker A person who performs labor, especially for pay.
116 whereas In contrast to the fact that; while on the other hand.
117 wondering Curious, questioning, or thoughtful.
118 welfare A person's general health, happiness, and safety; well-being.
119 woods A group of trees covering an area smaller than a forest; a small wooded area.
120 wage Money paid to a worker, usually calculated by the hour.
121 wanting Lacking or falling short of what is needed or expected.
122 wings A type of buoyancy device worn on the back by scuba divers, attached to a backplate.
123 wash To clean something using water, usually with soap.
124 wire A thin, flexible strand of metal, used to carry electricity or for fastening, fencing, and similar purposes.
125 walker A person who walks, especially for exercise or leisure.
126 wounded Having suffered a physical injury, especially in combat.
127 Waves A rare surname or nickname, not commonly used as a personal name.
128 Walter A masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "ruler of the army".
129 wolf A large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.
130 ward A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.
131 Wayne A masculine given name and surname of English origin, from an occupational term for a wagon maker.
132 whilst A more formal or British variant of "while", meaning during the same time or in contrast.
133 Wisdom An English surname, likely originating as a nickname for a wise or learned person.
134 Walks A rare surname derived from the common verb "walk".
135 weed To pull unwanted plants out of a garden or field.
136 wooden Made of wood.
137 wages The total money someone earns over a given period of work.
138 wildlife Wild animals living in their natural environment, collectively.
139 Wisconsin A state in the Upper Midwest of the United States, whose name derives from an Algonquian word likely referring...
140 worship Reverence and devotion shown to a god or sacred figure.
141 wherever In, at, or to any place that.
142 widespread Found or happening over a large area or among many people.
143 worthy Deserving respect, effort, or attention.
144 wheels Informal word for a car or other vehicle.
145 worlds To a great degree; by far (used for emphasis, as in "worlds apart" or "worlds better").
146 worn Damaged, thin, or shabby from long use.
147 wireless Not connected by physical wires or cables.
148 wound An injury where the skin is cut, pierced, or torn.
149 warrant An official document issued by a court or authority giving legal permission for an action, such as an arrest o...
150 weakness The state of lacking strength or power.
151 wealthy Having a great deal of money or property; rich.
152 Wells An English surname and city in Somerset, England, also borne by writer H. G. Wells.
153 woke Aware of and actively concerned about social injustice, especially around race.
154 wasted Used carelessly, without gaining any real benefit; not put to good use.
155 warren A network of interconnecting burrows where rabbits live.
156 warrior A person who fights in battle, especially one known for skill and courage; a soldier or fighter.
157 wright A person who makes or builds something, especially by hand; now mostly seen in compound job titles.
158 Welsh Relating to Wales, its people, culture, or language.
159 wheat A cereal grass grown for its grain, used to make flour, bread, and pasta.
160 washing The act of cleaning something with water.
161 Watson A Scottish and English surname meaning "son of Walter", famously borne by Dr. Watson in the Sherlock Holmes st...
162 wondered Wonderful or extraordinary (archaic).
163 wrap To cover something completely by folding material around it.
164 workshop A room or small building used for manufacturing or manual work.
165 wrapped An end-of-year summary feature, popularized by Spotify, showing a user's activity over the year.
166 wa A cultural value in Japanese society that emphasises group harmony over individual interests.
167 wont A person's usual habit or custom.
168 worrying Causing anxiety or concern.
169 withdrawal The act of taking money out of an account, or the sum of money taken out.
170 Warner A person or thing that gives a warning.
171 wasting Causing the body to lose muscle or fat, becoming progressively weaker.
172 wallet A small flat case for carrying cash, cards, and other personal items.
173 withdraw To take money out of a bank account.
174 warfare The act of fighting a war, or armed conflict between opposing forces.
175 wicked Morally bad; evil or cruel.
176 warehouse A large building used for storing goods, especially before they are distributed to shops or customers.
177 warming A gradual increase in temperature.
178 watches Plural of watch — small timepieces, or periods of guard duty.
179 welcomed Greeted warmly, or made to feel accepted.
180 witch A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful...
181 widow A woman whose husband or spouse has died and who has not remarried.
182 width The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
183 warn To alert someone to a danger, problem, or something unpleasant that may happen.
184 Wallace A Scottish surname and given name, from a term meaning "foreigner" or "Welshman", historically borne by the Sc...
185 whip A flexible rod or braided cord, often of leather, used to strike an animal or person, or to make a sharp crack...
186 workplace The location, such as an office or factory, where someone does their job.
187 weekends On weekends, as a regular occurrence.
188 whatsoever At all; used after "no," "any," or "none" to add strong emphasis.
189 wrist The joint connecting the hand to the forearm.
190 weigh To find out how heavy something is, usually with scales.
191 Westminster A district in central London, seat of the UK Parliament, named for its ancient "west minster" (monastery).
192 wilderness A wild, natural area with no human settlement or cultivation.
193 wipe To rub something over a surface in order to clean it or remove a substance.
194 wizard In folklore and fantasy fiction, a man who practises magic; a sorcerer.
195 wreck The remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.
196 whale A very large sea mammal, related to dolphins, that breathes air through a blowhole.
197 wi Us (a dialectal or informal form of "we" used as an object pronoun in some English dialects).
198 withdrawn Quiet and reluctant to engage or socialize with others.
199 wade To walk through water or another substance that slows you down.
200 Walt British slang for someone who falsely claims to be, or exaggerates being, a military veteran.
201 Wolves Plural of wolf.
202 whites White clothing worn as a uniform, such as a chef's jacket or cricket kit.
203 waking Happening while someone is awake, as opposed to during sleep.
204 workforce All the people employed by a company, industry, or country.
205 wax A soft, oily solid substance, such as beeswax or paraffin, used for candles, polish, and other purposes.
206 wit The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
207 waist The narrow part of the body between the ribs and the hips.
208 wang Vulgar slang for the penis.
209 Willie A masculine given name, a familiar form of William.
210 willingness The state of being ready and glad to do something.
211 Winston A masculine given name and surname of Old English origin, meaning "joy stone" or "friend's town," most famousl...
212 wholesale The sale of goods in large quantities, typically to retailers rather than to individual customers.
213 wholly Completely; entirely; with nothing left out.
214 woo To try to win someone's affection, love, or support.
215 workout A session of physical exercise.
216 wagon A four-wheeled vehicle used for carrying heavy loads, historically pulled by horses.
217 wee Very small; tiny.
218 wo A command used to make a horse slow down or stop (a variant of "whoa").
219 wool The soft, thick hair of sheep and some other animals, used to make yarn and fabric.
220 whistle To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.
221 whoa A command to stop or slow down, especially given to a horse.
222 wheelchair A chair fitted with large wheels, used by people who can't walk or walk easily.
223 whiskey A strong alcoholic spirit distilled from fermented grain and usually aged in wooden barrels.
224 whereby By which; through which.
225 Wu A group of closely related Chinese language varieties spoken around the lower Yangtze River, including Shangha...
226 Walmart A large American discount retail chain that sells groceries alongside general merchandise, with stores across...
227 worthless Having no value or use.
228 weakened Made less strong than before.
229 weighing The process of measuring how heavy something is.
230 wandering Moving from place to place without a settled route or home.
231 Wendy Informal British slang for a cowardly or overly cautious person.
232 Winnipeg The capital city of Manitoba, Canada, whose name derives from the Cree words for "muddy waters."
233 Walsh An Irish surname, historically meaning "Welshman" or foreigner from Wales.
234 Warsaw The capital and largest city of Poland.
235 Watts An English surname meaning "son of Walter", and also a surname borne by the inventor and physicist James Watt.
236 Wellington A dish of meat, often beef or salmon, wrapped in pastry and baked, named after the Duke of Wellington.
237 Wikipedia A free, multilingual online encyclopedia that anyone can edit, run by the Wikimedia Foundation.
238 wrath Intense anger, often with a desire for revenge.
239 woody Made of, resembling, or having the texture of wood.
240 warmer A device or item that provides gentle heat, such as a food warmer or hand warmer.
241 Webb An English and Scottish surname, originally denoting someone who worked as a weaver.
242 warranty A written guarantee, usually provided with a purchase, promising repair or replacement if the product turns ou...
243 wired Connected by wires to a power source, network, or other equipment.
244 Worms A city in Germany on the Rhine, known for its cathedral and historical significance in the Reformation.
245 warmth A moderate, pleasant degree of heat.
246 Windsor A historic town in Berkshire, England, famous for Windsor Castle and as the surname of the British royal famil...
247 wan Pale and looking unwell or tired.
248 worm A long, thin, legless invertebrate, such as an earthworm.
249 wardrobe A tall cupboard or free-standing closet used for hanging and storing clothes, usually kept in a bedroom.
250 welcoming Friendly and open toward guests or newcomers; making people feel at ease.
251 whisper To speak very quietly, using breath rather than the full voice, so only someone nearby can hear.
252 waving The action of moving something, especially the hand or arm, back and forth as a greeting or signal.
253 Wesley A masculine given name and surname of English origin, meaning "west meadow", also the surname of Methodism fou...
254 worthwhile Important or rewarding enough to justify the time, effort, or money spent.
255 waits A small group of singers or musicians who go around performing in the streets, traditionally around Christmas.
256 webster An old term for a weaver, originally referring specifically to a woman who wove cloth.
257 winding Curving and twisting repeatedly, rather than running straight.
258 weighted Deliberately given extra importance or a bias in favor of one side.
259 wheeler A vehicle described by its number of wheels, as in "eighteen-wheeler."
260 womb The organ in a female mammal's body where offspring develop before birth; the uterus.
261 wallpaper Decorative paper or paper-like material used to cover interior walls.
262 wed To marry someone, or to conduct a marriage ceremony joining two people.
263 whichever Any one out of a group, without restriction on which.
264 watt The standard unit of power, equal to one joule of energy transferred per second.
265 Wii A home video game console released by Nintendo in 2006, known for its motion-sensing controller.
266 wakes A traditional local holiday or festival, especially in northern England.
267 wander To move around without a fixed destination or purpose.
268 Whitney An English surname and given name meaning "white island", famously borne by singer Whitney Houston.
269 Willis An English surname meaning "son of William."
270 willy A childish or informal British word for the penis.
271 withstand To resist or hold up successfully against pressure, force, or attack.
272 wong A field or open piece of land (an old, mostly historical word).
273 wording The particular words and phrasing chosen to express something.
274 wartime The period during which a war is being fought.
275 wrecked Destroyed or badly damaged, especially in an accident.
276 wildly In an uncontrolled, frantic, or reckless way.
277 willow A tree or shrub with long, slender, often drooping branches, usually found near water.
278 Wills An English surname meaning "son of Will," a short form of William.
279 winters During the winter season, especially as a regular or repeated habit.
280 Wal A short, informal form of the given name Walter or Walter-derived names.
281 warp A twist or distortion out of the normal or original shape.
282 weary Very tired, physically or mentally.
283 waiter A person who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant or café.
284 weber The SI unit of magnetic flux, symbol Wb — the amount of flux that, when reduced to zero in one second, generat...
285 wisely In a sensible, well-judged way.
286 watershed The area of land that drains into a particular river, lake, or sea.
287 wedge A piece of material, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge, used to split, tighten, or lever things apa...
288 Wembley A district in London, England, famous for Wembley Stadium.
289 watering The act of pouring or supplying water onto something, such as plants or land.
290 Waterloo A decisive, final defeat, especially after a long run of success — from the phrase "meet one's Waterloo."
291 weaver A person who weaves cloth, especially as an occupation.
292 whereabouts Near or in what location.
293 wherein In which; during which.
294 willingly By one's own free choice, without needing to be forced or persuaded.
295 Wimbledon A suburban district of Merton in south-west London, England.
296 woven Made by interlacing threads or strips of material.
297 Wyoming A state in the western United States, known for its mountains, wide-open plains, and Yellowstone National Park...
298 wary Cautious and alert to possible danger, deception, or problems.
299 wiring A system of electrical wires installed in a building, device, or vehicle.