wo
Wo (intj) means a command used to make a horse slow down or stop (a variant of "whoa"). Example: “The rider called "wo!" and the horse came to a halt.”
How to use wo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly seen today as an old spelling of "whoa," the command to stop a horse.
Archaic and dialectal — modern writing almost always uses "whoa" instead.
Word forms
wos plural
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The rider called "_____!" and the horse came to a halt.
Etymology
A variant spelling of "who," later used as a call to horses, related to modern "whoa."
Frequently asked questions
What does “wo” mean?
The word “wo” means a command used to make a horse slow down or stop (a variant of "whoa"). In plain terms, mostly seen today as an old spelling of "whoa," the command to stop a horse.
How do you pronounce “wo”?
“Wo” is pronounced wo (/wo/ in IPA).
How do you use “wo” in a sentence?
Here is “wo” used in a sentence: “The rider called "wo!" and the horse came to a halt.”
What part of speech is “wo”?
Depending on how it is used, “wo” can be an intj and a noun.
Is “wo” a common word?
“Wo” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wo” have?
“Wo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a command used to make a horse slow down or stop (a variant of "whoa").
Is wo the same as whoa?
Yes, wo functions as a variant spelling of 'whoa,' used as a command to make a horse slow down or stop.
Does wo have any meaning besides the horse command?
Yes, wo is also an archaic or dialectal word for a wall, a meaning that is now rarely used outside of historical or regional English texts.
Is wo commonly used in modern English?
No, wo is uncommon in modern standard English; 'whoa' is the far more familiar spelling for the horse command, and the 'wall' sense is largely obsolete or dialectal.
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