📖 W — The English dictionary · page 5

ware — Everyday, meaning 1: (old use) Wares are goods or things made to be sold.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A ware is a kind of article made from a material, such as crockery-ware or earthenware.↗ Example: The merchant showed his wares in the market.↗ · He tripped over a piece of broken crockery-ware.↗ · The trader stored the ivory in his warehouses.↗ · Gather up thy wares from the ground, O thou that abidest in the siege.↗ (Prophets JER.10.17, JPS 1917)↗ · So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged without Jerusalem once or twice.↗ (Writings NEH.13.20, JPS 1917)↗ · They of the house of Togarmah traded for thy wares with horses and horsemen and mules.↗ (Prophets EZK.27.14, JPS 1917)↗

warehouse — Everyday, meaning 1: A warehouse is a large building where goods are stored before they are sold or sent to shops.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A warehouse can be a big shop selling large amounts of goods cheaply.↗ Example: The toys are kept in a big warehouse before they go to the shops.↗ · Robots move boxes around in the warehouse.↗ · A warehouse has 40 shelves with 20 boxes on each, so 800 boxes in all.↗ · My uncle works in a warehouse driving a forklift.↗ · The old warehouse by the river is now flats.↗ · Forklifts can be dangerous, so children must not play near a warehouse.↗

warfare — Everyday, meaning 1: Warfare is fighting in a war, or the way a war is fought.↗ Example: Warfare changed when guns were invented.↗ · Ancient warfare used swords and shields.↗ · Chemical warfare is banned.↗ · The book is about warfare at sea.↗ · Warfare causes great suffering.↗ · Knights trained for warfare.↗ · In the above-described warfare, if a Pygmy chanced to pluck out a crane's tail feather, it proved a very great feather in his cap.↗ · He made these, as it were provinces, and arranged them as in order of battle for warfare.↗ (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗ · The Twelve stand as in warfare; three are friends, three are enemies; three are life givers; three are destroyers.↗ (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗ · He made them as a conflict, drew them up like a wall; and set one against the other as in warfare.↗ (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)↗ · And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their hosts together for warfare, to fight with Israel.↗ (Prophets 1SA.28.1, JPS 1917)↗ · Thy people offer themselves willingly in the day of thy warfare; in adornments of holiness, from the womb of the dawn, thine is the dew of thy youth.↗ (Writings PSA.110.3, JPS 1917)↗

warlike — Everyday, meaning 1: Warlike means ready for war, fond of fighting, or having to do with war.↗ Example: The soldiers made warlike preparations.↗ · The warlike king wanted more land.↗ · The trumpeter played warlike tunes to cheer the army.↗

warlock — Everyday, meaning 1: A warlock is a man believed to have magic powers, a wizard, usually a wicked one.↗ This is an old use, found in fairy tales.↗ Example: The Warlock looked up and said:↗ · Then the Warlock began boasting again.↗ · The Warlock fell lifeless to the ground.↗

warlord — Everyday, meaning 1: A warlord is a military leader who controls an area by force with his own army, usually when there is no strong government.↗ Example: Rival warlords fought for control of the region.↗ · In the 1920s, warlords ruled many parts of China.↗ · The warlord's soldiers stole food from the villages.↗ · Without a government, warlords took over.↗ · The game's villain is a cruel warlord.↗ · Peace talks brought the warlords to one table.↗

warm — Everyday, meaning 1: A little hot, pleasantly not cold.↗ e.g. "warm water".↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Keeping you from being cold.↗ e.g. "a warm coat".↗ Everyday, meaning 3: Friendly and kind.↗ e.g. "a warm welcome".↗ Everyday, meaning 4: As a verb, to make or become warmer.↗ e.g. "warm your hands".↗ Example: It is warm and sunny today.↗ · Wear a warm hat in winter.↗ · Warm your hands by the fire.↗ · We warm up before PE.↗ · They gave us a warm welcome.↗ · Warm air rises above cold air.↗ · Dogs are warm-blooded animals.↗ · The soup is warm, not too hot.↗ · Lie still, and keep yourself warm.”↗ · Thou whose garments are warm, when the earth is still by reason of the south wind; (Writings JOB.37.17, JPS 1917)↗ · Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm alone?↗ (Writings ECC.4.11, JPS 1917)↗ · What time they wax warm, they vanish, when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.↗ (Writings JOB.6.17, JPS 1917)↗

warmer — Everyday, meaning 1: Warmer means more warm, having a higher temperature than something else.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A warmer person or welcome is friendlier and kinder.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: A warmer is a thing that keeps something warm, like a leg warmer or a hand warmer.↗ Example: Today is warmer than yesterday.↗ · Put on a warmer coat; it's freezing outside.↗ · The water is warmer in the shallow end.↗ · Summer is warmer than winter.↗ · You're getting warmer!↗ The sweets are hidden near the sofa.↗ · It is 5 degrees warmer in the house than in the garden.↗ · Her smile made the room feel warmer.↗ · Hand warmers help on cold hiking trips.↗ · The Sun's rays grew warmer and warmer.↗

warmly — Everyday, meaning 1: Warmly means in a way that keeps you warm: dress warmly.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Warmly means in a kind, friendly, loving way: she smiled warmly.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: Warmly can mean strongly and with feeling: the plan was warmly welcomed.↗ Example: Dress warmly — it's snowing outside.↗ · The new teacher smiled warmly at us.↗ · Grandma welcomed us warmly at the door.↗ · We wrapped up warmly for the bonfire night.↗ · The audience clapped warmly after the play.↗ · He warmly thanked everyone who helped.↗ · Prince Ivan warmly embraced him and burst into tears.↗

warmth — Everyday, meaning 1: Warmth is the state of being warm, a gentle heat: the warmth of the fire.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Warmth is friendly, kind feeling towards people.↗ e.g. She greeted us with warmth.↗ Example: The cat lay in the warmth of the sun.↗ · Wear a hat for warmth.↗ · We huddled together for warmth.↗ · Blankets trap warmth.↗ · Her smile was full of warmth.↗ · The warmth of the fire made us sleepy.↗ · Penguins stand close for warmth.↗ · Our teacher spoke with warmth and kindness.↗ · As the warmth increased, the Snow Man decreased.↗ · Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm alone?↗ (Writings ECC.4.11, JPS 1917)↗

warn — Everyday, meaning 1: To warn someone means to tell them about a danger or problem before it happens, so they can be careful or avoid it.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: To warn someone to do or not to do something means to strongly advise them.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: To warn can mean to tell someone what will happen if they keep doing something wrong.↗ Example: The sign warned us that the ice was thin.↗ · Mum warned me not to touch the hot oven.↗ · The smoke alarm warns you if there is a fire.↗ · The teacher gave him a warning for talking.↗ · A growling dog is warning you to stay away.↗ · The storm came without warning.↗ · I warned my friend about the broken step.↗ · Read the warning label before using any cleaning spray.↗ · "Don't go to Paris!" the old clergyman warned her.↗ · Moreover by them is Thy servant warned; in keeping of them there is great reward.↗ (Writings PSA.19.12, JPS 1917)↗ · if, when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the horn, and warn the people; (Prophets EZK.33.3, JPS 1917)↗ · And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of; and he guarded himself there, not once nor twice.↗ (Prophets 2KI.6.10, JPS 1917)↗

warning — Everyday, meaning 1: Something said, written or shown to tell people about a danger or a problem so they can avoid it.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A message telling someone they will be punished if they do something again.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: The -ing form of warn: «She is warning us about the ice».↗ Example: The warning sign said «Thin ice».↗ · Read the warning label on the bottle.↗ · The storm came without warning.↗ · The teacher gave him a warning for talking.↗ · A wasp's stripes are a warning to birds.↗ · There's a weather warning for strong winds.↗ · The siren is a warning to get out of the way.↗ · Pain is your body's warning that something is wrong.↗ · But the girl remembered her mother’s warning.↗ · To whom shall I speak and give warning, that they may hear?↗ (Prophets JER.6.10, JPS 1917)↗ · then whosoever heareth the sound of the horn, and taketh not warning, if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head; (Prophets EZK.33.4, JPS 1917)↗ · he heard the sound of the horn, and took not warning, his blood shall be upon him; whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.↗ (Prophets EZK.33.5, JPS 1917)↗

warp — Everyday, meaning 1: To warp is to bend or twist out of shape, often because of heat or water.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: To warp someone's mind or ideas is to change them in a bad, unfair way.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: In weaving, the warp is the long threads that run lengthwise on a loom; the weft goes across them.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: In science fiction, warp speed is faster-than-light travel.↗ Example: The wooden door warped in the damp weather.↗ · Don't leave the plastic ruler on the radiator or it will warp.↗ · In weaving, the warp threads go up and down the loom.↗ · The ship jumped to warp speed.↗ · Hatred can warp a person's mind.↗ · That village feels like it is stuck in a time warp.↗ · or in the warp, or in the woof, whether they be of linen, or of wool; or in a skin, or in any thing made of skin.↗ (Torah LEV.13.48, JPS 1917)↗ · And if the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague be not spread in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; (Torah LEV.13.53, JPS 1917)↗ · And if it appear still in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin, it is breaking out, thou shalt burn that wherein the plague is with fire.↗ (Torah LEV.13.57, JPS 1917)↗

warrant — Everyday, meaning 1: An official paper from a judge that lets the police do something, such as search a house or arrest someone.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (formal verb) To make something right or necessary: «The problem warrants a closer look.».↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (formal) A reason that makes something fair: «There is no warrant for such rudeness.».↗ Everyday, meaning 4: To warrant something can also mean to promise or guarantee it, as in "I'll warrant you'll like it.".↗ Example: The police had a warrant to search the house.↗ · A warrant was issued for the thief's arrest.↗ · The small scratch didn't warrant a trip to the doctor.↗ · Does this result warrant more testing?↗ · Her behaviour did not warrant such a harsh punishment.↗ · The judge signed the warrant.↗

warren — Everyday, meaning 1: A group of connected underground holes and tunnels where rabbits live.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A building or area with many narrow, confusing passages or small rooms.↗ e.g. "a warren of little streets".↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (a name) Warren is also a boy's first name and a family name.↗ Example: The rabbits ran back into their warren.↗ · A warren can have dozens of tunnels and exits.↗ · The old school was a warren of corridors.↗ · The town centre is a warren of narrow lanes.↗ · In the book, the rabbits search for a safe new warren.↗ · Our neighbour's name is Warren.↗ · He went and made a present of these to the King, as he had done before of the rabbit which he took in the warren.↗

warring — Everyday, meaning 1: Fighting a war against each other.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Quarrelling or arguing strongly, like two sides who will not agree.↗ Example: The two warring kingdoms finally made peace.↗ · The warring sides agreed to stop fighting.↗ · Our warring neighbours shout over the fence.↗ · Ancient China had a time called the Warring States.↗ · The teacher sat the warring twins at different tables.↗ · Peace talks brought the warring groups together.↗ · So Rab-shakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah; for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.↗ (Prophets 2KI.19.8, JPS 1917)↗

warrior — Everyday, meaning 1: A warrior is a brave fighter or soldier, especially in old times or in stories.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A warrior can be someone who fights hard for a cause or keeps going through difficult things, like an "eco-warrior" or a child bravely fighting an illness.↗ Example: Boudicca was a warrior queen who fought the Romans.↗ · The Vikings were fierce warriors.↗ · The Maori haka was once a warrior's challenge before battle.↗ · (Bible) King David was a mighty warrior.↗ · My cousin is a little warrior; she never gives up in hospital.↗ · The eco-warriors camped in the trees to save the forest.↗ · The warrior lifted her shield and charged.↗ · Still the remaining warriors would not turn back.↗ · And Oholah played the harlot when she was Mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians, warriors, (Prophets EZK.23.5, JPS 1917)↗ · She doted upon the Assyrians, governors and rulers, warriors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them handsome young men.↗ (Prophets EZK.23.12, JPS 1917)↗ · And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, that were warriors, to fight against Israel, to bring the kingdom back to Rehoboam.↗ (Writings 2CH.11.1, JPS 1917)↗

warship — Everyday, meaning 1: A warship is a ship built and armed for fighting in a war, run by a navy.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Warships include battleships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates and submarines.↗ Example: The Mary Rose was Henry VIII's favourite warship.↗ · HMS Victory is an old wooden warship you can visit in Portsmouth.↗ · A fleet of warships sailed into the harbour.↗ · The warship had big guns on its deck.↗ · Navy warships helped rescue people after the flood.↗ · A submarine is a warship that travels underwater.↗ · But they should not be boats, they should be large warships.↗