Glossary of 1,500 Common English Words
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will | ||
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a word used with action words to show future action ("They will hold talks tomorrow.") | ||
willing | ||
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being ready or having a desire to ("They are willing to talk about the problem.") | ||
win | ||
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to gain a victory; to defeat another or others in a competition, election or battle | ||
wind | ||
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a strong movement of air | ||
window | ||
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an opening in a wall to let in light and air, usually filled with glass | ||
winter | ||
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the coldest time of year, between autumn and spring | ||
wire | ||
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a long, thin piece of metal used to hang objects or to carry electricity or electronic communications from one place to another | ||
wise | ||
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having much knowledge and understanding; able to use knowledge and understanding to make good or correct decisions | ||
wish | ||
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to want; to express a desire for | ||
with | ||
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along or by the side of; together; using ("He fixed it with a tool."); having ("the house with the red door") | ||