thus

In this way or manner; as a result or consequence.


thy

An archaic form of 'your,' used as a possessive adjective before a noun.


tick

A small, biting arachnid that attaches itself to warm-blooded animals and feeds on their blood.


ticket

A document or token giving permission to enter, travel, or participate.

ticker
ticket holder
ticketed
ticket stub


tickets

documents or vouchers that grant admission or authorize a transaction.

tickets

documents conferring admission or rights


tickle

To lightly touch or stroke a part of the body so as to cause a slight tingling sensation or nervous twitching.


tide

The alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun.


tidy

arranged neatly and in order; organized.


tie

Attach or fasten (something) with string or similar cord.


tier

A row or level of a structure, often one of a series of rows placed one above another.


tiger

A large carnivorous feline (Panthera tigris) native to Asia, known for its striped coat.

tiger; possibly related to Old Iranian tigra- (sharp, pointed) or river Tigris


tight

Held firmly in place; not loose or easily moved.


tights

Tights are close-fitting garments that cover the legs and sometimes the feet.

tight tighten tightness tightly tight-laced


tile

A thin, usually square or rectangular piece of baked clay, concrete, or other material, used for covering roofs, floors, or walls.

tile

a piece of material for covering surfaces


tilt

To lean or slant away from a level position.

tilt

tilten / tiltan

uncertain Germanic source

possibly a Scandinavian or other Germanic source


tim

A common English given name, derived from the Greek name Timotheus.


timber

Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.


time

The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future.

time

the indefinite continued progress of existence

timely timer timetable overtime lifetime


timeline

A graphical representation of a period of time, on which important events are marked.


timely

Done or occurring at a favorable or appropriate time.


timer

A device that measures and indicates a specific duration of time.


times

Instances or periods of time; occasions when something occurs.


timid

timidity timorous timidly timidness timor


tin

A silvery-white metallic element, atomic number 50.


ting

A small sharp ringing sound, or the act of making that sound.

ting

sound-symbolic base

an echoic form modeled on a brief metallic ring


tip

The pointed or rounded end of something, or a gratuity given for service.


tips

Plural of tip; the ends or points of something, or gratuities given to service workers.


titan

A person or thing of colossal size or strength.

one of a race of giants in Greek mythology

titanic titanium titanian titans titanesque


titanic

Of enormous size, strength, power, or scope.


titanium

A hard, silvery-grey metallic element with a low density and high strength, used in alloys.


title

A name given to a book, article, or other work; or a word used before a person's name denoting their rank or position.


titles

Names or designations indicating rank, honor, or position; or headings of sections in a document.

titles

names or designations of rank or headings


toad

A tailless amphibian with a short stout body and short legs, typically having warty skin and breeding in water.


toast

Sliced bread browned on both sides by heat.


toaster

An appliance for browning slices of bread by heat.


tobacco

A plant whose dried leaves are smoked, chewed, or used as snuff.

tobacco

tabaco

tabaco

Rolled tobacco leaves used in smoking rituals.


tod

A bush or thick clump of ivy or vegetation; also a unit of weight for wool of approximately 28 pounds; in British dialect, a fox.

tod

a bush; a unit of wool weight; dialectal fox


today

The present day or the current time period.


toddler

A young child who is just beginning to walk.

Dutch touteren (to swing, sway) or uncertain onomatopoeic origin.


toe

Each of the five digits at the end of the human foot.


together

With or in proximity to another person or thing; in or into one group or place.


toilet

A fixed receptacle into which a person may urinate or defecate.

small cloth, dressing table, dressing room


token

A symbol or representation of something else.

sign signal indicate symbol mark tokenizer


told

Past tense of tell; communicated information to someone.


toledo

a fine steel or blade originally associated with Toledo, Spain.

toledo

Toledo

the Spanish city whose name became associated with fine steel


tolerance

The ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.

tolerance

tolerate tolerant toleration sufferance endure


tolerate

To allow the existence, presence, or practice of something without interference.

tolerate

tolerance toleration toll atlas extol talent


toll

A charge or fee required to be paid for a service, or the number of people affected by something negative.

tolled
tolling
tollway
toll-free
toll booth


tom

A male cat or other male animal, especially used in proper names or compound words.


tomato

A glossy red or occasionally yellow, pulpy fruit, eaten as a vegetable or in salads.


tomb

An excavation in which a corpse is buried.


tommy

A diminutive of the proper name Thomas; specifically, a British private soldier.


ton

A unit of weight equivalent to 2,000 pounds in the US or 2,240 pounds in the UK.


tone

A musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, or strength.

tónos (τόνος)

A stretching, tightening, raising of the voice, accent. From teinein (to stretch).


toner

A powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the printed image.


tongue

The fleshy muscular organ in the mouth, used for tasting, licking, swallowing, and articulating speech.

linguistic bilingual glottis lingua languid


tonic

A medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being.


tony

Fashionable among the wealthy or stylish; high-class.


too

Also; as well; in addition, or excessively; more than enough.


took

Past tense of take; received or grasped something.


tool

A device or implement used to carry out a particular function or accomplish a task.


toolbar

A graphical control element on which on-screen buttons, icons, menus, or other input or output elements are placed.

toolbar

A strip of icons or buttons for quick access to functions


toolkit

A set of tools or a range of resources useful for a particular purpose.

tool toolshed kitbag outfitting equipment


tools

Instruments or implements used to perform tasks or work.


tooth

A hard, calcified structure found in the jaws of many vertebrates, used for biting and chewing.


toothbrush

dental tool; implement for sweeping or cleaning

teeth brushing toothpaste toothache hairbrush


toothpaste

A paste or gel used to clean teeth, usually applied with a toothbrush.

toothbrush toothpowder toothgel dentifrice


top

The highest point or surface of something.


topic

A subject of discussion or a matter of interest.


topics

Plural of topic; subjects or themes of discussion or interest.


topless

Lacking a covering on the upper part of the body or the top.


torch

A portable light source, typically consisting of a stick with combustible material at one end.


torment

a torture machine, instrument for twisting


tornado

A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.


toronto

A city and provincial capital of Ontario, Canada.

place where trees stand in water; meeting place


torso

A torso is the trunk of the human body, excluding the head, arms, and legs.


tortoise

A slow-moving land-dwelling turtle with a high domed shell.

tortoise

Middle English tortuse / tortuce / tortuge


torture

The action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do or say something.


torus

A torus is a ring-shaped surface or a rounded molding with a circular cross-section.

torus

a ring-shaped surface or rounded molding


toss

To throw (something) lightly or carelessly.


total

The complete sum or amount; comprising the whole.


totally

Completely or entirely; used as an intensifier to affirm or emphasize.

totally

completely, entirely (also informal intensifier)

total totality totalize totalitarian totally


touch

To come into physical contact with something.

touched touching toucher touchstone untouched


tough

Strong enough to withstand strain, stress, or adverse conditions; resilient.


tour

A journey for pleasure in which several places of interest are visited.


tourism

The business of attracting and providing for tourists traveling for leisure.

tourist tour touristic eco-tourism agritourism


tourist

A person who travels for pleasure or culture, often visiting a series of sights.


tournament

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.


tours

Plural of tour; journeys for sightseeing or a round trip visiting multiple places.


tow

To pull a vehicle or boat along with a rope or chain.


toward

In the direction of; moving or proceeding in the direction of something.


towards

In the direction of or moving in the direction of a place or person.


towel

A piece of absorbent fabric used for drying or wiping.


tower

A tall, narrow building or structure, especially one that forms part of a castle, church, or other large building.


town

A built-up area with a name, defined boundaries, and local government, larger than a village but smaller than a city.


township

A division of a county, with some powers of local government.

town city village county district citizenship


toxic

toxikón (τοξικόν)

Poison for smearing on arrows. From toxon (bow, arrow).


toxin

A poisonous substance produced by a living organism, especially a bacterium.

toxin

a poisonous substance produced by a living organism


toy

A plaything, typically for children, made for entertainment or amusement.


toys

Objects designed for children to play with, or things treated as playthings.


track

A path, trail, or series of marks left behind; or to follow or monitor something.


trackback

A method of linking between blogs or websites by sending a notification when one site references another.


tracking

The act of following, monitoring, or keeping a record of the movement or progress of something.


tract

An area of land or water; a system of organs or tissues in the body.

traction tractor extract contract distract


traction

The act or effect of pulling, or the gripping force that prevents slipping.

traction

the act or effect of pulling, or the gripping force that prevents slipping


tractor

A powerful motor vehicle with large rear wheels, used for pulling farm machinery.

tractor

tractor (coined)

tractus

a drawing, pulling (past participle of trahere)


trade

The exchange of goods and services between people, regions, or countries.


trademark

A distinctive symbol, word, or design officially registered for exclusive use by a business or product.


trademarks

Plural noun referring to legally protected symbols, words, or designs identifying a business or product.


trader

A person who buys and sells goods, services, or financial instruments.


trading

The exchange of goods and services, or engaging in commercial buying and selling.


tradition

The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.


traditional

Established by long-standing custom or practice; passed down through generations.

tradition traditionally traditionalist traditor


traffic

Vehicles or pedestrians moving along roads or routes; the movement of goods, services, or data.

trafficker trafficking trafficked traffic


tragedy

A serious dramatic work with an unhappy ending; a disastrous event.

tragōidía (τραγῳδία)

A goat song, a serious drama. From tragos (goat) + ōidē (song), possibly from goat sacrifices at Dionysian festivals.


tragic

Causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.


trail

A path or track formed across a wild or open area.


train

A connected series of railroad cars pulled by a locomotive; to teach or instruct.


trainer

A person who teaches or coaches people or animals.

trainer

train

trainer

*traginare

to drag (from Latin trahere 'to draw, drag')

train training track trail tractor traction


training

The process of teaching or developing skills and knowledge through instruction and practice.


trait

A distinguishing characteristic, habit, or quality of a person, animal, or thing.


traitor

A person who betrays a friend, country, or principle.


trajectory

The curved path followed by a moving object or the course of its motion over time.

trajectory traject transit projectile course


tram

A rail vehicle that runs on a tramway, originally a mine wagon or barrow.

tram

a rail vehicle that runs on a tramway, originally a mine wagon or barrow

tramway tram-car tramline tramcar tramwayman


tramadol

A synthetic opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain.


tramp

A person who travels on foot from place to place, especially a vagrant.


trample

To trample is to tread heavily on something or someone, often causing damage.

tramp trampled trampling trampler trampel


trans

A prefix meaning across, beyond, or through, or an adjective referring to transgender people.

transport translate transaction transgender


transaction

An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal; an exchange.


transcript

A written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium.

transcribe transcription script scripture describe


transcription

The act or process of transcribing, or a written or recorded copy of something.

*treh₂ns (across) + *skribh- (to cut, to scratch, to write)

transcribe script subscribe describe postscript


transexual

A person who identifies with a gender different from the one they were assigned at birth, or a related medical process.

transexual

Relating to or being a person whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth


transfer

To move or convey something or someone from one place, person, or position to another.

transfer transferable transferred transference


transform

To change completely the appearance or character of something or someone.


transformation

A marked change in form, nature, or appearance.


transit

The movement or transportation of goods or people from one place to another.


transition

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.


translate

To express the sense of words or text in another language.

translate

translatus

carried across, transferred (past participle of transferre)


translation

The conversion of written or spoken words from one language to another.

translate translator translatable mistranslation retranslation


translator

A person who translates from one language into another.

translator

translatour

translator

a translator (from translat-, past participle stem of transferre)

transferre

to carry across, translate (trans- + ferre)

translate translation translatable transliterate


transmission

The act or process of sending or conveying something from one person or place to another.

transmit transmitter transmissible remit mission


transmit

To cause (something) to pass on from one person or place to another.


transmitter

An apparatus for transmitting radio or television signals.

transmit transmission transmissive emission mission


transparency

The condition of being transparent, allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.


transparent

Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

translucent diaphanous visibility appearance


transplant

To move something from one place to another, especially a plant or an organ.

plant transportation implanter replant plantation


transport

To carry or move something from one place to another; also refers to a system or means of conveyance.

transportation transporter portable portage


transportation

The action or system of moving people, goods, or materials from one place to another.

transport transported transporting transporter


transporter

A transporter is something or someone that carries people or things from one place to another.

transporter

a device or person that transports something

transport transportation transportable porter portable


transsexual

Denoting or relating to people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

transsexual

gender identity differing from assigned sex


trap

A device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals.


trash

Worthless or discarded material; rubbish or refuse.


trauma

A deeply distressing experience, or a physical wound or injury.

traûma (τραῦμα)

A wound, a hurt. From titrōskein (to wound, pierce).


traumatic

Traumatic means caused by or relating to physical injury or severe psychological shock.

traumatic

Caused by or relating to physical injury or severe psychological shock.

trauma traumatize traumatism traumatology posttraumatic


traumatize

To inflict lasting psychological or physical damage on someone.

traumatize

to cause psychological or physical trauma

trauma traumatic traumatism traumatology post-traumatic


travel

To go from one place to another, especially over a distance.


travesti

A person, especially a male, who dresses in clothes of the opposite sex; a transvestite.

travesti

transvestite vest vestment travesty traverse


tray

A flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying or serving articles.


treachery

Treachery is the deliberate act of betrayal or deceit, especially of a trust or allegiance.

treacherous treacherously treacherousness treason traitor


tread

To set one's foot down or to walk on, over, or along something.


treasure

A quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects.


treasurer

A person appointed to manage the financial assets and liabilities of an organization.

treasure
treasury
thesaurus
treasure trove


treasury

A place where stores of money, valuables, or records are kept.


treat

To behave toward someone in a specified way, or to deal with a subject; as a noun, something special given as a source of pleasure.

treatment treaty treatise tract tractable retreat


treatment

The process or manner in which someone or something is handled, dealt with, or cared for.


treaty

A formally concluded and ratified agreement between states.

treaty

trete

traité

a handling, discussion (from traiter 'to handle, negotiate')

tractare

to handle, manage, discuss (intensive of trahere 'to draw, drag')

treat traction abstract contract detract portrayal


tree

A woody perennial plant with a distinct trunk and branches.


trees

Tall woody plants with leaves and branches, or structures resembling trees.


trek

A long and arduous journey, especially one undertaken on foot.

trekker traction tractor drag draw trail


tremble

Shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.


tremendous

Very great in amount, scale, or intensity.

tremendous

tremble tremor tremolo deterrent intimidate


trend

A general direction in which something is developing or changing.


trends

General directions or tendencies, especially of fashion, opinion, or market activity.


trespass

To enter someone's land or property without permission.

trespasser trespassing transgress passage pass


triad

A group of three, or something composed of three parts.

triadic triadism triadically triplet trio


trial

A test or experiment to assess the effectiveness, quality, or performance of something.


triangle

A plane figure with three straight sides and three angles.

triangle

tricycle trigonometry angle angular trio


tribe

A group of people, often related, sharing a common culture, ancestry, or interest.

one of the three divisions of the Roman people


tribunal

A court of justice or a judicial body established to hear and decide disputes.


tribune

An official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests.


tribute

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

tribute

distribute contribute attribute retribution tribal tribe


tricky

Requiring caution and skill because of difficulty or complexity.


tried

Made an attempt to accomplish something; tested or examined.


trigger

An event or circumstance that causes a particular action or situation to happen.


trillion

The numeral representing one million million in the short scale, or 10^12.

trillionth trillionaire trillion-fold trillions


trim

To make something neat or tidy by cutting away superfluous or unwanted parts.


trio

A group of three people or things, especially musicians performing together.


trip

A journey or excursion from one place to another, typically for leisure or a specific purpose.


tripadvisor

A website and application that provides travel reviews, ratings, and booking services for hotels, restaurants, and attractions.


triple

Consisting of three parts, elements, or aspects.


triumphant

Showing, feeling, or expressing victory or success.

triumph triumphal triumphantly triumphalism


trivial

Of little importance, consequence, or originality; commonplace.

trivial

trivial

trivialis

trivium

crossroads; place where three roads meet

trivia trivium triviality trivially trivialize


trivium

An anachronistic term for the lower division of the seven liberal arts in medieval universities, comprising grammar, logic, and rhetoric.


trojan

Relating to ancient Troy or its inhabitants.

trojan

relating to ancient Troy or its inhabitants

Troy
Troia
Trojan horse
Trojan War
trojano


troll

A person or creature that provokes or causes trouble, especially online; from Scandinavian folklore.

giant, demon, or malicious supernatural being

troll

a troublemaking person or a mythical creature

troll

giant, demon, or harmful supernatural being


trolley

A wheeled cart or vehicle used for carrying goods or people.

trolley

a wheeled cart or vehicle used for carrying goods or people


troop

A group of soldiers, cavalry, or sometimes police; also, a group of people or animals.


trooper

A soldier of private rank in cavalry or armor, or by extension a mounted police officer.

trooper

a soldier of private rank in cavalry or armor; by extension, a mounted police officer


trophy

A cup or other decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory.

trópaion (τρόπαιον)

A monument of an enemy's defeat, a trophy. From tropē (a turning, rout).


tropical

Of, relating to, or situated in the region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.


trouble

turbulent disturbance perturb turmoil troublesome


troublesome

Troublesome means causing difficulty, annoyance, or worry.

troublesome

troublesome

trouble + -some

formed from trouble plus the adjective-forming suffix -some

trouble troublesomeness troublesomely troubler


troupe

A company of performers, especially actors or dancers.


trout

A common freshwater fish of the salmon family, valued for food and sport.


troy

A system of weights, chiefly for gold and silver, in which the pound contains 12 ounces, named after Troyes, France.


truce

A temporary agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting or arguing.


truck

A large motor vehicle used for carrying goods; to transport by truck.


true

In accordance with fact or reality; not false.


trump

(In card games) A playing card of a suit designated to rank above all other suits.


trumpet

A trumpet is a brass wind instrument with a bright, piercing tone.

trumpet

trumpeter trumpeting trumpetfish trumpet-like


trunk

The main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots.


trust

Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or strength of someone or something.


trustee

An individual or organization holding assets in trust for a beneficiary.


trustworthy

Deserving of trust; reliable and dependable.

trustworthy

trust + worthy

Having the quality of being worthy of trust

trust trusty trustful trustiness untrustworthy


truth

The quality or state of being true; conformity with fact or reality.


try

To make an attempt or effort to do something.


trying

Making an effort to accomplish something; or attempting with difficulty.


tsar

A title for an emperor, especially the rulers of Russia and Bulgaria.

tsar

a title for an emperor, especially the rulers of Russia and Bulgaria

царь

цьсарь

Caesar

the name Caesar, later an imperial title


tsk

To make a sound expressing disapproval, annoyance, or sympathy, often rendered as 'tsk-tsk'.


tsunami

A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance.


tub

A wide, cylindrical, open container, especially one used for washing or storing.


tube

A long, hollow cylinder of metal, plastic, glass, etc., used for holding or conveying something.


tue

Not a standard English word; possibly a variant or non-standard spelling.


tuesday

The third day of the week, following Monday.


tumor

A swelling of a part of the body, generally without inflammation, caused by an abnormal growth of tissue, whether benign or malignant.


tuna

A large, commercially important marine food fish of the mackerel family.

fish mackerel marine albacore bonito ocean


tune

A succession of musical notes forming a melody.


tunnel

An artificial underground passage, especially one for trains or cars.


turbulence

Violent, irregular motion or disturbance, especially in a fluid or the atmosphere.


turd

A lump of feces, or a contemptuous term for an objectionable person.


turf

A layer of matted earth formed by grass and its roots; an area considered to be one's own or someone's personal sphere of influence.


turkey

a large flightless bird native to North America, domesticated for food.


turkish

Relating to Turkey, its people, or its language.

a member of a Turkic people + adjectival suffix


turmoil

A state of confusion, disorder, or violent disturbance.


turn

To move around an axis or center point; to change direction or position.


turned

Changed direction or moved in a rotational or circular manner.


turner

A person who turns or operates a lathe; a device for turning things.


turtle

A reptile of the order Testudines, having a shell-encased body and living in marine, freshwater, or terrestrial habitats.

a kind of bird, probably derived from Tartarus (hell)


tutor

A private teacher who gives individualized instruction.


tutorial

A period of instruction given by a tutor to one or more students; a practical guide to using software or a system.


tux

A colloquial clipping of tuxedo, a formal men's jacket.

tux

tuxedo

Tuxedo Park

the New York place name associated with the garment


tweet

tweeting tweeted tweets retweet retweeted


twelve

The number equivalent to the sum of six and six; one more than eleven, or 12.


twenty

The number equivalent to the product of two and ten; one more than nineteen.


twig

A small, thin branch or shoot of a tree or shrub.


twilight

The soft diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either in the evening or morning.


twin

One of two children or animals born at the same birth.


twinkle

To shine, flicker, or blink briefly and repeatedly.

twinkle

to shine, flicker, or blink briefly and repeatedly

twinklen

to wink or blink repeatedly, probably imitative


twitter

To make a series of short, high-pitched, excited chirping sounds.


tycoon

A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry.

tycoon

taikun

Great lord; title used for the shogun by foreigners.


type

A category or class of things with similar characteristics.

typical typify typography atypical prototype


types

Plural of type; kinds or categories of things characterized by particular shared qualities.


typewriter

A machine for typing characters onto paper.

typewriter

a machine for typing characters onto paper

typewrite typewriting typewritten typist typeface


typical

Exhibiting the characteristics or qualities that are representative of a particular type or group.

type stereotype typify archetype typography


tyranny

Cruel and oppressive rule by a single authority or regime.


tyrant

A ruler who exercises power brutally or unlawfully; by extension, any oppressive person.

tyranny tyrannical tyrannize tyrannous tyrannicide


tyre

A rubber covering, typically inflated or solid, placed around the wheel of a vehicle or bicycle to form a flexible contact with the road.

tyre

tire

band of iron around a wheel, later rubber


ugh

An interjection expressing disgust, repugnance, or strong displeasure.

imitative of a sound of disgust or effort

ugh

ugh

natural vocal expression of disgust (first attested in writing c. 1765)

[imitative]

natural grunt or expulsion of breath expressing revulsion


ulcer

A sore or lesion on the skin or a mucous membrane that is often slow to heal.


ultimate

Final, conclusive, or the most extreme degree of something.


ultimatum

A final demand or set of terms whose rejection results in retaliation, conflict, or a breakdown of negotiations.

ultimatum

ultimatum

ultimatus

come to an end, past participle of ultimare

ultimate ultimately penultimate ultimacy ultima


ultra

Going beyond what is usual or ordinary; extreme.

ulterior ultimate ultraviolet ultralight


umbrella

A folding canopy supported by ribs used as protection from rain or sun.


unable

Lacking the power, skill, or means to do something.

unable

able

having the power, skill, or means to do something


unacceptable

accept acceptance unaccepted except capable


unanimous

Unanimous means fully in agreement or of one mind.

unanimity unanimously unanimousness animus unity


unavailable

Not able to be used or obtained; not at hand or accessible.

available ability utility valuable obtainable


unaware

aware awareness unconscious ignorant heedless


unbearable

Not able to be endured or tolerated; insufferable.


unbelievably

In a way that is hard to believe or astonishingly beyond expectation.

unbelievable believe believer belief unbelief


unborn

Unborn means not yet born, or not yet brought into existence.

unborn

not yet born; not yet brought into existence


uncanny

Strangely eerie or unsettling, especially in a way that suggests something beyond ordinary explanation.

uncanny

un-

negative prefix meaning not or opposite of


uncertain

certain certainty uncertainty uncertainly incertain


uncertainty

The state of being uncertain; doubt or unpredictability.

certain certify certificate discern concern ascertain


uncle

The brother of one's father or mother or the husband of one's aunt.


unclear

Not clear, distinct, or easy to understand.


uncommon

common uncommonly commonness commonplace commoner


unconscious

Not awake and aware of one's surroundings; in a state resembling sleep.

unconscious

conscious

aware of one's own existence and surroundings


undead

Not dead; especially reanimated or supernatural in a horror context.

dead
deathless
undying
unliving
living dead


undefined

Not clearly or precisely determined or established.


under

In or to a position below or beneath something.

underneath underway understand undergo underdog


underestimate

To estimate (something) to be smaller or less important than it actually is.

overestimate miscalculate undervalue appraisal estimation


undergo

To undergo something is to experience or endure it, often something difficult or formal.


undergraduate

A university student who has not yet received a first degree.


underlie

To lie beneath something; to be the basis or foundation of something.

underlie

To lie beneath something; to be the basis of something.


underneath

Directly below or on the lower side of something.


underpants

Underwear worn on the lower body beneath outer clothing.

pants pantaloon underwear briefs drawers


understand

To comprehend the meaning or significance of something.


understandable

Capable of being understood; intelligible.

to stand between, to grasp the meaning of

understand understanding misunderstand understandably


understanding

The ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something.

understand understandable misunderstanding comprehension standpoint


undertake

To commit oneself to and begin an enterprise or task; to take on a responsibility.

undertaking takeover understood taken took


underwater

Located, occurring, or done beneath the surface of the water.

underwater

undersurface watery watershed submerged underneath


underway

Underway means in motion or in progress.


underwear

Clothing worn next to the skin, under outer clothes.

undergarment undershirt wear clothes garment


underworld

A mythical place of the dead, or a criminal society.


undo

To reverse the effect of a previous action or to unfasten something.

undo

To reverse the effect of a previous action.


undoubtedly

In a way that leaves no doubt; certainly.

doubt doubted doubtful undoubted doubtless


unemployed

Describing a person who is without a job; out of work.

employment employer employee employ jobless disemployed


unemployment

employ employed employer employee unemployed


unethical

Not conforming to moral principles or accepted standards of conduct.

unethical

not conforming to moral principles or accepted standards of conduct

ethic ethical ethically ethics unethically


unexpectedly

In a manner that is not anticipated or foreseen.

unexpectedly

in a manner that is not anticipated or foreseen

unexpected expect expected expectation unexpectedness


unfair

Not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice.

fair fairly fairness unfairness impartial


unfaithful

Not faithful, loyal, or sexually exclusive.

faith faithful faithlessness unfaithfulness fidelity


unfamiliar

Unfamiliar means not known or not previously experienced.

familiar unfamiliarity familiarize familiarly family


unfit

Not fit; unsuitable or lacking the required condition.


unfold

To open or spread out what was folded; to reveal or develop gradually.

fold twofold manifold enfold blindfold foldout


unforgivable

forgive forgivable forgiveness forgiven unforgiving


unfortunate

fortune misfortunate happen luck opportunity


unhealthy

Unhealthy means not healthy or likely to harm physical or mental well-being.

health healthy healthful unhealthiness unhealthily


unicorn

A mythical horse-like creature with a single horn.

unicorn

a mythical horse-like creature with a single horn


uniform

Remaining the same in all cases and at all times; unvarying in form or character.


unify

To make or become united, uniform, or whole.


unimaginable

Too extreme or extraordinary to be conceived or believed possible.

imagine imagination imaginative imaginary imagery


union

The state of being united; a joining or merging of separate entities.


unique

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.


unit

A single distinct thing regarded as an individual or component of a whole.


unite

To come or bring together into a single entity or for a common purpose.


united

Joined together; combined as one; brought into agreement.


units

Individual, distinct things regarded as single complete items that can be counted or measured.


unity

The state of being united or joined as a whole.


universal

Relating to or applicable to all or the whole of something.

universe university universality universalize


universe

All existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos.

unity university converse diverse reverse


university

An institution of higher education providing undergraduate and graduate studies.

universal universe university universality


unjust

just justice injustice unjustly unjustifiable


unknown

Not known, recognized, or familiar; of uncertain identity or character.


unleash

To free something from restraint or allow it to act with full force.

unleash

to free something from restraint or allow it to act with full force

un-

reversive prefix meaning "not" or "reverse the action"


unlike

Not similar to something or someone; different from.


unlikely

Not likely to happen, be true, or be successful.

unlikely

like likeness unlike likelihood probable likely


unlimited

Not restricted or limited in extent, amount, or number.

limit confine bound illimitable limitless unrestricted


unload

To remove a load or cargo from a vehicle or container.

unload

to remove cargo from a vehicle or container

load loaded loading loader offload reload


unnecessarily

Unnecessarily means in a way that is not needed or required.

necessary unnecessary necessity necessitate


unnecessary

Not needed; more than is needed or wanted.

necessary necessity necessitate necessarily


unnoticed

Not seen, recognized, or given attention.

unnoticed

not seen, recognized, or given attention


unprecedented

Not done or experienced before; without a prior example.

precedent precede preceding unprecedentedly


unpredictable

Not able to be foreseen or known in advance; uncertain.

predict prediction predictability unpredicted


unprofessional

Not characteristic of professional standards; amateurish or unbusinesslike.

unprofessional

not characteristic of professional standards

professional

relating to a profession or showing professional standards

profession

vowed occupation; declaration of belief or calling

professional profession professionally professionalism professionalize


unreal

Not real; imaginary, false, or seeming to exist only in the mind.

unreal

not real; imaginary, false, or seeming to exist only in the mind


unrelated

Not connected, associated, or derived from the same source.

relate relation relative relativity correlate


unsafe

Not free from danger, risk, or harm; likely to cause injury or damage.

safety safely safeguard unsafely failsafe ensafe


unspeakable

So extreme, horrifying, or sacred as to be incapable of being expressed adequately in words.


unstable

stability stabilize stable establish constabulary


unstoppable

stop stoppable stopping stopper stoppage


unsubscribe

To remove oneself from a mailing list or similar service by indicating a desire to no longer receive communications.

subscribe subscription subscriber script inscription


unsure

Not confident or certain about something; lacking assurance or conviction.

sure surely insecure assure reassure uncertain


unthinkable

Something unthinkable is impossible or extremely hard to imagine.

think thinking thinker thinkable unthinking


until

Up to the point in time or the event mentioned; till.


unto

To; until; towards. (Archaic or literary)


untrue

Not in accordance with fact or reality; false, inaccurate, or unfaithful.

untrue

untreowe

treowe

*drewaz

*deru-

to be firm, solid, steadfast (also root of 'tree')


unusual

Not common or ordinary; remarkable or interesting.


unusually

In a way that is not usual, typical, or expected.


unwanted

want wanted wanting unwantedly unwantedness


unwell

well well-being wellness unwellness welfare


unworthy

worthy worth worthiness unworthily unworthiness


unwrap

wrap wrapper wrapping enfold enclose cover


upbeat

Optimistic and cheerful; an unaccented beat preceding an accented beat.

upbeat

upbeat

from 'up' (direction) and 'beat' (rhythm/strike)


upbringing

The way a child is raised and educated by parents or guardians.


upcoming

English (compound components from Old English)

come going income outcome comeback forthcoming


update

To make current by adding the latest information or improvements.


updated

Made current or modern by adding new information or improvements.


updates

New or most recent information or versions of something.


upgrade

To raise something to a higher standard, level, or quality.

upgraded upgrading upgradable grade gradation


upload

To transfer data from a local system to a remote system.

upload

download onload loader overload unloaded loading


upon

On or above a surface; at the time of; in relation to.


upper

Higher in position, rank, or authority; situated above or overhead.


upright

Holding a vertical or morally correct position.


ups

Plural of up; instances of moving upward or positive developments.


upset

To make someone unhappy, disappointed, or worried; to overturn or knock over.


upside

The advantageous or positive aspect of a situation or thing.


upstairs

Towards or on an upper floor of a building.


uptight

Anxious, rigid, or excessively tense in manner or temperament.


uptown

Toward or in the part of a city away from the center, especially the residential or higher-numbered district.


upwards

In an upward direction; toward a higher place or position.

upward up uphill upstream upturn upswing


uranium

A radioactive metallic chemical element with atomic number 92.

Οὐρανός (Ouranós)

uranium

Uranus

the planet name borrowed from Greek Ouranos

uranic uranous uraninite uranate uranography


urban

Relating to or characteristic of a city or large town.


urge

To try to persuade strongly or earnestly.


urgency

The quality of being urgent or requiring prompt action.

urgency

the quality of being urgent or requiring prompt action

urgent + -cy

formed from urgent plus the noun-forming suffix -cy


urgent

Requiring immediate action or attention.


urine

A watery, typically yellowish fluid stored in the bladder and discharged through the urethra.


url

Uniform Resource Locator; the web address that specifies the location of a resource on the internet.


urn

A container, often decorative, used for holding ashes, liquids, or other contents.

urn

a container, often decorative, used for holding ashes, liquids, or other contents


usa

Abbreviation for the United States of America.


usage

The way in which something is commonly used or employed.


usb

Universal Serial Bus, a technology standard for cables and connections.

acronym for standardized digital interface

USB

standardized interface for digital devices

Universal Serial Bus

technology standard for device connections

USB port
USB cable
USB device
USB connector


use

To employ something for a particular purpose or to consume or expend something.


used

Previously employed or utilized; accustomed to something through habit.


useful

Able to be used for a practical purpose; having utility or function.


useless

Serving no purpose or having no advantage; without use.

useless

use + -less

use (from Old French us) + -less (from Old English -lēas)


user

A person who uses or operates something.


username

A unique name or identifier used to access an account or system.


users

Plural of user; people or entities that use or operate a system, device, or application.


uses

Plural of use; instances or applications of something for a purpose.


using

The act of employing something for a particular purpose.


usr

Abbreviation for user in computing contexts.


usual

Habitually or commonly occurring or observed; normal.


usually

In most cases or on most occasions; customarily or normally.


utah

A state in the western United States, named after the indigenous Ute people.


uterus

The uterus is the hollow muscular organ in which a fetus develops, also called the womb.

uterine uterotomy uterocervical utero- uterectomy


utilities

Services or companies providing essential supplies such as electricity, water, or gas to the public.

useful utilize utility utilitarian utilise


utility

The quality of being useful or practical; a public service such as electricity or water supply.

useful utilize utilitarian utilise utile


utilization

The action of making practical and effective use of something.


utilize

To make practical and effective use of something.


utmost

Being at the greatest possible extent or degree.


utopia

An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

ou (οὐ) + tópos (τόπος)

Not + place. Coined by Thomas More in 1516 for his book, from Greek elements meaning 'nowhere'.


utter

Complete; absolute; total, often used for emphasis.


vacant

vacate vacancy vacuous vacation evacuate


vacation

A period of rest or freedom from work, often spent traveling or relaxing.


vaccine

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.


vagina

The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus in women and most female mammals.


vague

Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.


vaguely

In a vague, imprecise, or uncertain way.


vain

Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.


vale

A valley, especially in poetic or literary use.

vale

a valley, especially in poetic or literary use


valentine

A card sent, often anonymously, to a person one loves or is attracted to, on Valentine's Day.

valentine

A card sent to a loved one on Valentine's Day.


valet

A valet is a male servant or personal attendant.

vassal vassalage valetage valet-de-chambre


valid

Based on or using valid reasoning; legally or officially acceptable.


validation

The act of checking or proving the validity or accuracy of something.


validity

The quality of being logically or factually sound; the state of being legally or officially acceptable.

validity

valid value valiant prevail equivalent invalid


valley

A low-lying area of land between hills or mountains.


valuation

The act of estimating or determining the worth or value of something.


value

The monetary worth or usefulness of something, or principles and standards of behavior.


values

Principles or standards of behavior, or the estimated worth of something.


valve

A device for controlling the passage of fluid or air through a pipe or duct, especially an automatic device allowing movement in one direction only.


vampire

A mythical creature said to subsist by feeding on the life essence, typically blood, of the living.


van

A vehicle with an enclosed body used for transporting goods or passengers.


vandalism

The deliberate destruction or damage of property belonging to others or to the public.

member of the Vandals, the Germanic tribe that sacked Rome in 455 AD

vandalism

vandalisme

wanton destruction of art and culture; coined by Abbé Henri Grégoire during the French Revolution

Vandale

member of the Vandal tribe; destructive person


vanilla

A flavoring obtained from the pods of a tropical climbing orchid.


vanity

Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.


var

An abbreviation or variable used in computing, or a unit of reactive power in electrical engineering.


variable

Something that is liable to change or varies in value or quantity.


variance

The fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent.


variation

A change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits.


variety

The quality of being different, diverse, or varied; a number of different types or kinds.


various

Differing from one another; of different kinds.

vary variance variable variation variety


vary

To differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class.

various variable variety variant variation


vast

Of very great extent or quantity; immense.


vat

A large tank or tub used for holding liquids, especially in industrial processes.


vault

A large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one.

revolve volume convoluted volley vaulting


vector

A vector is a quantity having direction as well as magnitude.


vegas

Plural of vega; fertile plains or meadows.


vegetable

A plant or part of a plant used as food.

vegetable

vegetable

vegetabilis

animating, enlivening (from vegetare 'to enliven, grow')

vegetus

lively, active (from vegere 'to enliven, arouse')


vegetarian

A person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons.


vegetation

Plants in general, or the process of growing as a plant.

vegetable vegetative vegetate invigorate vigorous


vehicle

A conveyance designed to transport people or cargo on land, water, or air.


vehicles

Machines designed or used for transporting people or goods, especially on land.


veil

A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face.


vein

Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart.


velocity

The speed of something in a given direction.


velvet

A type of woven fabric with a short, dense pile, giving it a soft, smooth surface.


vend

vendor vendee vendible vendition vending


vendetta

A prolonged and bitter feud or revenge campaign, especially between families or groups.

vindicate vindication vengeance revenge avenger


vendor

A person or business that sells goods or services.


vengeance

Punishment inflicted in return for an injury or offense.


venom

A poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions, typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging.


ventilation

The replacement or circulation of air in a space, especially by a system that brings in fresh air.

ventilation

the replacement or circulation of air in a space

ventilate

to supply or move fresh air through a space

ventilate ventilator ventilating ventilated ventilatory


venture

A risky or daring journey or undertaking.

adventure advent event convene intervention


venue

The place where something happens or is arranged to happen.


verbal

Relating to or in the form of words, whether spoken or written.

verb verbatim verbose vocabulary verbiage


verdict

A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.


verification

The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.


verify

To confirm the truth or accuracy of something.

verify

verification verifiable very verity verdict


verse

Writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, typically having a rhyme.


version

A particular form or variant of something; an account or description from a specific perspective.


vertex

The highest point of something; the apex or summit, or a point where lines or edges meet in geometry.

invert convert verse vertigo versatile vortex


vertical

At right angles to a horizontal plane; upright.


very

To a great degree; extremely or in actual fact.


vest

A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, typically under a jacket.


vet

To make a careful and critical examination of something or someone.


veteran

A person who has had long experience in a particular field, especially in military service.


veterinary

Relating to the medical care and treatment of animals.


vhs

An abbreviation for VHS (Video Home System), a standard analog video cassette tape format for consumer use.


via

by way of; by means of a specified person or place.


vibe

A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others.


vibrate

Move or cause to move continuously and rapidly to and fro.


vibration

A rapid shaking or oscillation, especially one that produces sound or an intuitive feeling.

vibration

a rapid back-and-forth motion; an intuitive feeling or signal

vibration

vibrare

*weip-

to turn, vacillate, tremble ecstatically

vibrate vibrant vibrato vibrational vibratory


vicar

A representative or deputy of a bishop or other ecclesiastic, or a minister in charge of a parish.


vice

Immoral or wicked behavior; depravity or a bad habit.


vicinity

The area near a place or the state of being near.

vicinal
vicinage
vicinity
vicinity law
vicious


victim

A person who has been attacked, injured, robbed, or killed by someone else.


victor

A person who defeats an opponent or achieves success in a contest or struggle.


victoria

A victory or triumph; also a name given to a type of open carriage or to places and people.


victorian

Relating to the period of Queen Victoria's reign (1837–1901), characterized by a distinctive style or attitudes.


victorious

Having won a contest, struggle, or battle.

victorious

having won a contest, struggle, or battle

victory victor victoriously victoriousness


victory

An act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.


video

A recording or broadcast of moving images, typically with sound.

videotape
videophone
video game
videotext


videos

Plural of video; recordings of moving images typically with sound, or devices for playing such recordings.


videotape

A recording of moving images made or stored on tape.

videotape

a recording of moving images made or stored on tape


view

The act of looking at something or the sight or prospect of something.


viewed

Past tense of view; looked at or considered something.


viewing

The act of looking at or watching something.


views

Opinions or beliefs; things seen or looked at from a particular perspective.


vigilante

A person who takes the law into their own hands, often acting as an unofficial enforcer.

vigilante

a person who takes the law into their own hands, often acting as an unofficial enforcer

vigilante

watchful person; self-appointed enforcer

vigil vigilant vigilance vigilantly vigilantism


viking

A member of the Norse seafaring warriors who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the 9th to the 11th centuries.


vile

vilify villain revile ignoble sordid base


villa

A large and luxurious country house in its own grounds.


village

A small community or settlement, typically smaller than a town.


villain

A character in a story, movie, etc., who does bad things.


vince

(Archaic or poetic) To conquer or overcome.

vince

vanquish convince evince victor invincible


vine

A climbing or trailing plant with a long stem, especially one such as a grapevine.

vine

a climbing or trailing plant with a long stem, especially one such as a grapevine


vineyard

A tract of land planted with grapevines, especially for wine production.

vineyard

a grape-growing plot for wine production


vintage

The year or period when wine was produced; denoting something of high quality from the past.


violate

To break or infringe a rule, agreement, or principle; to desecrate or defile.


violation

The action of violating or disrespecting something, typically a law or a promise.

to treat with violence, to outrage, to dishonor

violate violent violence inviolable contravene


violence

Physical force exerted to cause harm, injury, or damage; intense force or strength.


violent

Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

violate violence inviolable forcible virile


violet

A small plant with fragrant purple, blue, or white flowers.


violin

A stringed musical instrument with four strings, typically tuned in perfect fifths, played with a bow.


viper

A venomous snake in the viper family, or figuratively a treacherous person.

viper

viperine viperous viperid viperfish vipers


viral

Relating to or caused by a virus; widely circulated rapidly, especially on the internet.


virgin

A person who has never had sexual intercourse.


virginia

A U.S. state on the Atlantic coast; also a term meaning pure or virginal.

Virginia

U.S. state named after Queen Elizabeth I


virtual

Existing or occurring primarily in essence or effect rather than in fact or practice.


virtually

Almost; nearly; for all practical purposes.


virtue

virtue

vertu

moral life, moral rectitude, uprightness, goodness; qualities, properties


virtuous

Virtuous means morally good and conforming to accepted standards of right conduct.

virtue virtuously virtuousness virtuosity virtuoso


virus

An infectious agent consisting of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat that replicates only within host cells.

virus

infectious agent replicating in host cells


visa

An endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or pass through a country.

seen (past participle of videre, to see)


visibility

The state of being able to be seen, or the degree to which something can be seen.


vision

The ability to see; or a mental image of something desired or anticipated.


visit

To go to see or spend time with someone or at a place.


visitor

visit visitation visual vision invisible


visitors

People who come to see or stay at a place temporarily.


vista

A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.


visual

Relating to sight or the ability to see; perceived by or using the eyes.


vital

Absolutely necessary or important; essential.


vitals

The organs or signs essential to life, especially when describing a person's vital signs.


vitamin

Any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet.


viva

An exclamation meaning "long live" or expressing acclaim.

vivacious vivify vivid revive vivisection


vivid

Vivid means strikingly bright, intense, or lifelike.

vividly vividness vivify vivacious vivacity viviparous


vocabulary

All the words known and used by a particular person.


vocal

Relating to the human voice; expressed by speech.

vocal

vocal

vocalis

sounding, speaking (from vox, vocis 'voice, sound')

voice vocabulary vocation provoke invoke


vocalize

To vocalize is to express something in speech or by voice.

vocal vocality vocalism vocalization vocally


vocational

Relating to an occupation or employment.


voice

Sound produced by the human vocal cords; a means of expressing opinion or a right to participate.


void

Empty of contents; lacking something required; legally invalid.


voila

An interjection used to present something, express success, or say "there it is."

voila

an interjection meaning "there it is" or "look"


volatile

Likely to change quickly and unpredictably, or to evaporate readily.

volatile

likely to change rapidly and unpredictably; evaporating readily

volatility volatilize volatilization nonvolatile


volcanic

Pertaining to a volcano or to volcanic activity.


volcano

A mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted from the earth's crust.


volt

The SI unit of electromotive force or electric potential difference, named after Alessandro Volta.


volume

The amount of space that a substance or object occupies.


voluntary

Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.


volunteer

A person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.

voluntary volition will benevolent malevolent


vomit

To eject matter from the stomach through the mouth.


voodoo

A religion practiced in parts of the Caribbean and the southern US, combining elements of Roman Catholic ritual with traditional African magical and religious rites, and characterized by sorcery and spirit possession.


vortex

A vortex is a whirling mass of fluid or air that spins around a central axis.


vote

A formal expression of choice or opinion in an election or decision.


voter

A person who votes or has the right to vote.


votes

Plural of vote; formal expressions of choice or opinion in a decision-making process.


vow

A solemn promise or pledge, especially to a deity or a revered person.


voyage

A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.


voyager

A person who travels on a voyage or long journey.

voyager

voyageur

voyage

viaticum

Travel provisions; supplies for a journey.

voyage voyaging voyaged voyageur voyager


vulgar

Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined or crude.

of or pertaining to the common people, common, general


vulnerability

The state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

vulnerable wound invulnerable vulnerary volition


vulnerable

Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.


vulture

A large carrion-eating bird, especially one of the Old World or New World vultures.


wade

To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance.


wager

A sum of money or something else of value risked on an uncertain outcome.

wage engagement pledge guarantee betting gage


wagon

a vehicle, typically with four wheels, used for transporting goods or another specified purpose.


wah

An exclamation or sound, often used to express distress, crying, or as an imitative sound.

wah

wah

Imitative of a crying sound or a guitar effect


wai

a Thai greeting gesture in which the palms are pressed together and the head is bowed.

wai

ไหว้

to pay respect with a bow and pressed palms


wail

To utter a long, mournful cry, typically one indicating pain, grief, or anger.


waist

The part of the human body between the ribs and the hips.


wait

To stay in place or delay action until something expected happens.


waiting

The act of remaining in a place in anticipation of something.


waitress

A woman who serves food and drink at a restaurant or café.


waiver

An act or instance of waiving a right or claim.


wake

To emerge or cause to emerge from a state of sleep.


wale

A streak, stripe, or ridge typically produced on the skin by a blow.


wales

A country that is part of the United Kingdom, or ridges on a textured fabric.


walk

To move on foot at a moderate pace, or a journey made on foot.


walker

A person who walks, especially for exercise or pleasure.


walking

The present participle of walk; the action of moving forward on foot or causing someone to move forward.


wall

A vertical structure that encloses, divides, or supports a space.


wallet

A flat case or pouch, typically made of leather or plastic, used for carrying banknotes, credit cards, and other small flat items.

Unknown (possibly Old North French/Frankish)


wallpaper

Decorative paper for covering the walls of a room.

wallpaper

wall

a continuous upright brick or stone structure

paper

material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood


wally

A silly, foolish, or ineffectual person.


walnut

The large, hard-shelled, edible nut of a deciduous tree, typically with a wrinkled kernel.


waltz

A ballroom dance in ¾ time with a smooth, gliding movement.


wan

(Of a person's complexion or appearance) pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion.


wand

A slender rod or stick, especially one used as a magical implement or emblem of authority.

wand

wandless wandlike wandmaker wand-wielding wandcraft


wander

To walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way.


wanker

Wanker is a British vulgar insult for a contemptible or obnoxious person, originally referring to a masturbator.

wanker

an insulting term for a contemptible person

wank

to masturbate; the base verb of the insult

-er

agentive suffix forming nouns for persons who do an action


wanna

Informal contraction of 'want to', expressing desire or intention to do something.


wanted

Sought after, desired, or being searched for by authorities.


wants

Desires or lacks; expresses a need or desire for something.


war

Armed conflict or hostility between nations, groups, or individuals.


warcraft

The skill or practice of warfare, particularly in the context of strategic combat.


ward

A separate room or area in a hospital or prison, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient or prisoner.


warden

A person responsible for the supervision of a particular place or thing, or for ensuring that regulations are obeyed.


wardrobe

A large, tall cabinet in which clothes may be hung or stored.


ware

Manufactured articles of a specified type, or goods for sale.

silverware software hardware warehouse wary


warfare

Engagement in or the activities involved in organized armed conflict or struggle.

warfare

Engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict.


warm

Having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as opposed to cold.


warmth

The quality, state, or sensation of being warm.


warn

To inform someone of a possible danger, threat, or unpleasant event.


warning

A notice or caution alerting someone to a potential danger or problem.


warp

To become or cause to become bent or twisted out of shape.


warrant

A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out another action relating to the administration of justice.


warranty

A written guarantee that a product will meet specified standards or function properly for a set period.


warren

A network of interconnecting rabbit burrows; also, a densely populated or complex arrangement of streets or buildings.


warrior

A brave or experienced soldier or fighter.


wars

Armed conflicts between groups, nations, or states.


was

Past tense of the verb 'be' used with first and third person singular subjects.


wash

To clean with water and, typically, soap or detergent.


washer

A machine for washing, especially clothes; a flat ring of metal or rubber used to make a joint watertight or to reduce friction.

washer

one who washes; a device for washing; a flat ring

wash washing washroom washout dishwasher


washington

The capital city of the United States, located on the Potomac River.

the settlement of Hwæssa's people, named after George Washington


washroom

A room or public facility containing toilets and sinks.

washroom

a room or public facility containing toilets and sinks


wasp

A stinging flying insect with a narrow waist.

wasp

a stinging flying insect with a narrow waist

wasps waspish waspishness wasp-waisted waspily


waste

Material or substance that is discarded as unwanted or excess, or to use something carelessly or inefficiently.


watch

To observe closely or to keep vigil; also a small timepiece.


watches

Observes carefully or a timepiece worn on the wrist.


watchman

A person assigned to keep watch or guard, especially at night.


water

A transparent, colorless, odorless liquid that is essential for life.

watery waters waterbed watershed watermelon


waterfall

A waterfall is a place where water flows over a steep drop.


watermelon

A watermelon is a large, juicy fruit with a hard green rind and sweet red or pink flesh.

watermelon

water melon watermelons melons melonlike


waterproof

water proof fireproof soundproof weatherproof leakproof


watershed

An area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas, or a turning point or crucial moment.

water shedding bloodshed dividing split headwater


wave

A moving ridge or swell on the surface of water.


wax

To increase in size, quantity, or intensity; to grow.


way

A path or route along which someone or something moves, or a manner of doing something.


ways

Paths, routes, or methods of doing something.


weak

Lacking physical strength, power, or intensity; not able to withstand force or pressure.

weakness weaken weakly weakling weakened


weakness

The state or condition of lacking strength; a fault or defect.


wealth

An abundance of valuable possessions or money.


wealthy

Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich.


weapon

A thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage.

weaponry
war
wop (archaic slang for a type of sword)


wear

To have clothing on the body, or to gradually damage or reduce by use or friction.


weary

Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep.


weasel

A small, slender carnivorous mammal with a long body, short legs, and a reddish-brown coat.


weather

The state of the atmosphere with respect to temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.


weave

To weave is to make cloth or another fabric-like structure by interlacing threads or strands.

weave

to make cloth or a similar structure by interlacing threads or strands


web

A network of fine threads constructed by a spider or similar creature.


webcast

A broadcast of an event over the internet.

website webinar podcast telecast broadcaster


webmaster

A person responsible for maintaining and managing a website.


webpage

A document, typically written in HTML, that is stored on a web server and can be accessed and displayed by a web browser.

interconnected strands; sheet of paper/writing


website

A location on the World Wide Web containing related web pages.

web (Old English webb) + site (Latin situs)


websites

Pages of information on the Internet belonging to a person, organization, or service.


wedding

A ceremony in which two people are united in marriage.


wedge

A piece of material that tapers to a thin edge and is used for splitting, securing, or tightening.

wedge

a tapered piece used for splitting, securing, or tightening


wednesday

The fourth day of the week, named after Woden or Wodan, a Germanic god.


weed

A wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants.


weekend

The period from Friday evening through Sunday evening when most people do not work.


weeks

Plural of week; periods of seven consecutive days.


weep

To shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.


weigh

To ascertain the heaviness of an object, or to have a certain heaviness.


weight

The force exerted by a body as a result of gravity, or relative heaviness.


weird

Strange or unusual in a way that is difficult to explain or understand.


weirdo

A person who behaves in a strange or unusual way.


weiss

A German surname and loanword from German Weiß, meaning "white."


welcome

Gladly received or admitted; expressing pleasure at someone's arrival.


weld

To join (metals or plastics) by heating the surfaces to the point of liquefaction or by applying pressure and often filler material.


well

A deep hole dug or drilled to obtain water, oil, or gas, or in good health and satisfactory condition.


wellington

A type of waterproof boot, typically made of rubber or plastic.

settlement of Weola's people or by a spring

wellington

Wellington

named after Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

Wellington

settlement of Weola's people, or near a well/spring

well town settlement village boot gumboot


wellness

The state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.


welsh

Of or relating to Wales, its people, or their language.


wen

A benign lump or wart-like swelling on the skin or head.


wench

An archaic or pejorative word for a girl or young woman.

wench

an archaic or pejorative word for a girl or young woman


went

Past tense of go, indicating movement or departure.


were

Second person singular or first, second, or third person plural past tense of be.


werewolf

A mythical creature, a human with the ability to shapeshift into a wolf.


west

The direction toward the sunset; the region or countries in this direction.

western westward southwest northwest westerner


western

Of, relating to, or situated in the west; characteristic of the Western world.


wet

Covered or saturated with water or another liquid.


whale

A very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing.


what

Used to ask for information about something or to introduce a clause about something.


whatever

Anything or any amount; used to express indifference or to emphasize scope.


whatnot

A miscellaneous thing or assortment of unspecified items.

whatnot

a miscellaneous thing or assortment of unspecified items


whatsoever

At all; of any kind (used for emphasis after a negative).


wheat

A cereal grain, the most important type grown in temperate countries.


whee

An interjection used to express excitement, delight, or exhilaration.

whee

whee

a sound-symbolic cry imitating a high-pitched squeal or whistle


wheel

A circular object that rotates on an axle and is used to facilitate movement or transmission of power.


wheelchair

A chair with wheels, designed for use by people who cannot walk.

wheelchair

wheeled wheelbarrow chairperson armchair rollator


wheeze

To wheeze is to breathe with a rough, high-pitched, whistling sound.

wheeze

wheezing wheezy wheezer wheezed wheezily


when

At what time or during the time that something happens.


whenever

wherever
however
whatever
whenever possible


whereabouts

The place where someone or something is.


whereas

In contrast or comparison with the fact that; while on the contrary.


wherever

where anywhere everywhere whither whereabouts


whether

A conjunction expressing doubt between alternatives; if.

whether

expressing conditional doubt between alternatives


whew

An exclamation expressing relief, surprise, or exhaustion.


which

Used to ask about a person or thing, or to introduce a clause about something previously mentioned.


whichever

Whichever means any one of a set, without specifying which one in advance.


whiff

A whiff is a brief puff or faint trace of air, odor, smoke, or sound.

whiff

a brief puff or faint trace of something

Middle English whif

a puff or blow; probably imitative in origin

whiffs whiffed whiffing whiffle whiffletree


while

A period of time; used to introduce a contrast or during the time that something happens.


whilst

while whilom erstwhile meanwhile whilere


whimper

To make a series of low, weak sounds expressive of fear, pain, or distress.


whine

To utter a long, high-pitched cry, typically of pain, fear, or discontent.


whinny

To make a soft, high-pitched horse sound, especially as a neigh or nicker.

whinny

to make a soft, high-pitched horse sound

whinnying whinnied whinnies whin whinnying


whip

A strip of leather or length of cord fastened to a handle, used for flogging or beating.


whir

(of an object or a person's head) move or cause to move quickly with a humming sound.


whisker

A whisker is a stiff hair growing on the face of a person or animal.

whisker

whisk

to move or sweep quickly; the base that gave rise to the hair term


whiskey

A strong alcoholic spirit distilled from fermented grain mash.


whisky

A distilled alcoholic drink made from fermented grain mash.

whisky

usquebaugh

uisge beatha

Water of life (calque of Latin aqua vitae).


whisper

To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords.


whistle

To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through a small opening or instrument.


white

The color of pure light or snow, the lightest color.


whitey

whitey

-y

diminutive or adjectival suffix in later English formations


whiz

A person who is exceptionally clever or skilled.


who

A pronoun used to ask about or refer to a person or persons.


whoa

An exclamation used to stop or slow down a horse or, by extension, to express surprise, caution, or admiration.


whoever

Used to refer to any person, regardless of who they are.

who whatever whichever whenever wherever


whole

complete, entire, or not divided into parts.


wholesale

The sale of goods in large quantities, typically to retailers rather than consumers.


whom

The objective case form of the pronoun 'who', used as the object of a verb or preposition.


whomever

The objective case form of 'whoever', used as a pronoun referring to any person functioning as the object of a verb or preposition.


whoop

A loud cry or shout, often of joy or excitement.


whorehouse

A whorehouse is a brothel, especially one viewed as seedy or illicit.


whose

A determiner or pronoun used to indicate possession or belonging.


why

For what reason or purpose; used to ask for an explanation or justification.


wick

A fibrous cord or strip in a candle or lamp that draws up fuel by capillary action to sustain a flame.

candlewick
wicking
wickless
wicker (distinct origin)
dip-wick


wide

Having great extent from side to side; broad.


widescreen

Denoting a motion picture, television, or computer screen format characterized by an aspect ratio wider than the traditional 4:3.


widespread

Distributed or occurring over a wide area or among many people.


widow

A woman whose husband has died and who has not remarried.


widower

A widower is a man whose wife has died and who has not remarried.


width

The measurement or extent of something from side to side.


wiener

A Vienna sausage or hot dog, especially in North American usage.

wiener

a Vienna sausage or hot dog, especially in North American usage

vienna
viennese
wienie
wienerwurst
vienna sausage


wife

A married woman, especially in relation to her husband.

wives midwife housewife wife-like wifely


wig

An artificial covering of hair for the head.


wiggle

To move with small rapid back-and-forth motions.

wiggle

to move with small rapid back-and-forth motions


wiki

A website or database developed collaboratively by a community of users, allowing any user to add and edit content.


wild

Living or growing in a natural state without human cultivation or domestication.


wilderness

An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region.

wild wilding beast savage desolate untouched


wildlife

Wild animals collectively; the native fauna of a region.


will

Auxiliary verb expressing future tense or intent.


william

A male given name of Germanic origin, traditionally meaning desired protector or resolute protector.


williams

A patronymic surname meaning son of William, derived from the Germanic personal name.


willie

A diminutive or informal term for a penis.


willow

a tree or shrub of temperate climates, typically having narrow leaves, catkins, and pliable branches.


wilson

A proper name, typically a surname, derived from the personal name William.


wilt

To droop, become limp, or lose freshness and strength.

wilt

welk

welken

Middle English / Middle Dutch / Middle Low German


wily

Skillful at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.


win

To be victorious in a competition or conflict.


wind

Moving air; a current of air moving from the atmosphere.


window

An opening in a wall or door that allows light and air to enter, typically covered with glass.


windows

Openings in a wall or roof that admit light and air, or plural of window.

windows

plural of window; light-admitting openings


windshield

A windshield is a transparent front screen that protects vehicle occupants from wind and debris.

windshield

front glass that shields a vehicle from wind and debris

windscreen windshields windbreaker shield


wine

An alcoholic beverage produced by fermentation of grapes or other fruits.


wing

A paired appendage used for flight in birds, insects, and bats, or a lateral extension of a structure.

winger winged wingspan winglet wingman winging


wink

To close and open one eye quickly, typically as a signal or to attract attention.


winner

to struggle, toil, strive, contend, fight


winning

Achieving victory or success; attractive and appealing in character or manner.

winning

winning

win

to struggle, labor, gain, or be victorious


winter

The coldest season of the year between autumn and spring.

wintry
wintertime
overwinter
winter solstice


wipe

To clean or dry something by rubbing its surface with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand.


wire

A thin flexible strand of metal, or to send money or transmit information electronically.

wire

thin metal strand or electronic transmission


wireless

transmitting or operated by radio signals without physical wires or cables.


wisconsin

A state in the Midwestern United States.


wisdom

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.

wisdom

Quality of having knowledge and good judgment


wise

Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.


wish

A strong desire or hope for something to happen or to be the case.


wit

The capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; keen intelligence.


witch

A woman thought to have magic powers, often evil, sometimes benevolent.


witchcraft

Witchcraft is the practice of witches or magic believed to use supernatural powers.

witchcraft

The practice of witches or magic believed to use supernatural powers.


with

Preposition indicating association, accompaniment, or possession.


within

Inside the bounds or limits of something.


without

In the absence of; lacking or not having something.


withstand

To withstand is to resist or endure something successfully.

withstood withstanding with stand notwithstanding


witness

A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.


witty

Witty means showing quick, clever, and often amusing intelligence.

witty

showing quick and clever humor or intelligence

-y

forming adjectives with the sense 'having the quality of'


wolf

A large wild carnivorous mammal of the genus Canis, or figuratively a rapacious or threatening person.

wolves wolfish werewolf wolfhound wolfram wolverine


womb

The uterus in humans and other mammals where offspring are conceived and gestate.


women

Adult female human beings, plural of woman.


won

Past tense of win; achieved victory or success in a competition or conflict.


wonder

A feeling of amazement and admiration; to be curious about something.


wonderful

Inspiring wonder or awe; extremely good or admirable.


wonderfully

Wonderfully means in an excellent, remarkable, or delightful way.

wonder wonderful wonderment wondrous wondering


wonderland

An imaginary realm of marvels and wonders, especially the fictional land in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

wonderland

an imaginary realm of marvels and wonders

wonder wondrous wonderment wonderful land


wondrous

Causing wonder, amazement, or awe; remarkable or marvelous.

wonder wonderful wonderment wondering wonderstruck


wont

(adj) Accustomed or used to; (n) one's customary behavior in a particular situation.


woo

To try to gain the love of someone, typically with a view to marriage.

to bend, to incline, to supplicate, to woo


wood

The hard fibrous material from trees used for building and fuel.

wood

wud

mad, wild (from connection to wild forest)


woody

woody

wood

the fibrous material that makes up the main substance of a tree or shrub


wool

The fine, soft, curly hair forming the fleece of a sheep and certain other animals.


word

a unit of language with meaning and form, spoken or written.


words

Units of language with independent meaning that form sentences.


work

Activity involving effort or exertion to accomplish a task or produce a result.


worked

Past tense of work; performed labor or activity.

worked

performed labor or activity (past tense)


worker

A person who does a particular job or who works in a particular way.

work workshop rework hardworking homework


workers

Plural of worker; people who perform labor or carry out tasks for employment.


workflow

The sequence of industrial, administrative, or other processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

workshop homework coworker flood flowing


workforce

The total number of people employed or available for work.


working

The action of doing work or being employed.


workout

A session of strenuous physical exercise or training.


works

performs labor or tasks; operates or functions.


workshop

A room or building in which goods are manufactured, repaired, or assembled.

workshop

a place where goods are made or repaired


world

The earth and all its inhabitants; the domain of human life and experience.

worldwide worldly otherworldly underworld


worldly

Concerned with secular affairs, practical life, or ordinary human experience rather than spiritual matters.

worldly

concerned with secular affairs or ordinary life

world

human life on earth; later the earth and the universe

-ly

adjectival suffix meaning "having the nature of"

world worldliness worldwide worldview worldly-wise


worldwide

Extending or existing throughout all countries or the entire world.


worm

Any of numerous relatively small, elongated, soft-bodied, legless invertebrates.


wormhole

A hypothetical shortcut through spacetime, or literally a hole made by a worm.

wormhole

a worm-made hole or a spacetime shortcut


worry

To give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles.


worship

The act of showing reverence and adoration for a deity or something sacred.


worth

The value or quality of something, or merit and importance.


worthwhile

Worth the time, money, or effort spent; rewarding.

worth whilst meanwhile worthiness worthless


worthy

Having sufficient merit, value, or excellence; deserving of respect or attention.


would

Past tense of will, expressing conditional or habitual action in the past.


wound

An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is broken.


wow

wow

wow

expression of astonishment; wailing of a dog


wraith

A ghostly apparition or specter, especially one resembling a living person.

wraith

a ghostly apparition or specter, especially one resembling a living person


wrap

To cover or enclose something by folding or winding a material around it.


wreck

The destruction or disablement of a ship or other vehicle; also, the remains of such.


wrench

To twist or pull something abruptly and forcefully.

wrench

to twist or pull something abruptly and forcefully

wrenched wrenching unwrench wrenchingly wrenchable


wrestle

To engage in a physical struggle with an opponent, trying to throw or force them to the ground.


wrestler

A wrestler is a person who wrestles, especially as a sport or profession.

wrestle wrestling wrested wrest armwrestling


wretched

In a deplorable, miserable, or unfortunate state.


wright

A person who makes or builds something (often used in compounds, e.g., playwright, wheelwright).


wrinkle

A wrinkle is a small fold, line, or crease in a surface, especially skin or cloth.


wrist

The joint connecting the hand with the forearm.


write

To mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface, typically paper, using a pen or pencil.


writer

A person who writes, especially as a profession or occupation; an author.


writing

The act or skill of marking letters and words on a surface.


written

composed and set down in letters or characters.

write writer writing rewrite handwritten


wrong

Not correct or in accordance with fact, law, or morality.

wring wrung wrongly wrongness wrongdoing


wrote

Past tense of write; marked letters or symbols on a surface.


www

Abbreviation for World Wide Web, a system of interconnected documents and resources on the Internet.


xbox

A video game console manufactured by Microsoft, primarily used for entertainment and gaming.


xml

Extensible Markup Language; a standardized markup language for encoding documents and data.

capable of being extended + language for marking up text + means of communication


yacht

A medium-sized sailing or motor boat used for pleasure or racing.

jacht

Hunt, chase; short for jachtschip, 'hunting ship'.


yah

An informal term used to express affirmation or agreement, or as a greeting.


yahoo

An exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm; also a person regarded as uncouth or barbaric.

yahoo

Gulliver's Travels

coined by Jonathan Swift for a fictional brutish race


yakuza

An organized crime syndicate originating in Japan.

eight, nine, three (a losing hand in a card game)


yang

The masculine or positive principle in nature, in traditional Chinese philosophy.


yank

yank

sound-symbolic base

imitative or expressive source of the word


yankee

A native or inhabitant of the United States, especially one from New England.

yankee

A native or inhabitant of the United States.


yard

A unit of length equal to three feet; also, a piece of ground next to a house, typically covered with grass.


yarn

Spun fiber used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.

fiber thread string weave knit narrative


yawn

To yawn is to open the mouth involuntarily, usually with a deep breath, often from fatigue or boredom.


yay

An exclamation used to express joy, approval, or triumph.


yeah

An informal word expressing affirmation or agreement.


year

A period of time lasting approximately 365 or 366 days, marking one complete orbit of Earth around the sun.


yearbook

An annual publication, especially one issued by a school or organization.

yearbook

an annual publication, especially one issued by a school or organization

book

a written or printed work consisting of pages


yearly

Occurring, appearing, or published once every year; also, of or lasting for a year.

year annually anniversary yore evergreen


yearn

To feel a strong, often wistful desire for something.

yearning yearned yearner yearnings yearningly


years

Plural of year; a period of 365 or 366 days, or a long period of time.


yeast

A microscopic fungus consisting of single oval cells that reproduce by budding, and are capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide.


yellow

The color of the sun or gold, between green and orange in the spectrum.


yelp

A sharp, high-pitched cry, especially of pain or surprise.


yep

An informal affirmative reply meaning yes.


yes

An affirmative response expressing agreement or consent.


yet

Still; up to the present time; or used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has already been said.

yet

still, up to now, or introducing contrast


yield

Produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).


yikes

Yikes is an interjection used to express alarm, surprise, or discomfort.


yin

The dark, receptive, and passive principle in Chinese cosmology, paired with yang.

shade; the dark side, especially of a hill

yin

the dark, receptive principle in Chinese cosmology


yoga

A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, widely practiced for health and relaxation.


yogurt

A semi-solid food made from fermented milk, often sweetened and flavored.


yonder

At or in that place over there, at a noticeable distance.

yonder

at or in that place over there, at a noticeable distance


york

A historic city in northern England, or a place name used in various locations.


you

Pronoun referring to the person or people being addressed.


young

In early stages of life or development; not old.


youngster

A young person, especially a child or adolescent.

youngster

-ster

noun-forming suffix, originally often agentive or collective


your

Possessive pronoun or determiner indicating something belonging to or associated with the person being addressed.


yours

Second-person singular or plural possessive pronoun indicating that something belongs to the person or people being addressed.

yours

your + -s

possessive form of 'your', with genitive -s added for independent use


yourself

The reflexive or emphatic form of 'you' used as the object of a verb or preposition.


yous

An informal plural form of "you" used in some dialects.


youth

The period of life when someone is young, typically from childhood to early adulthood.


youthful

Having the qualities of youth; young, fresh, or vigorous.

youthful

youth + -ful

formed from youth plus the adjective-forming suffix -ful


yue

Yue is the ISO 639-3 code for Cantonese, and in English it can refer to the Cantonese language.


yum

An exclamation of pleasure, especially when tasting or anticipating good food.


yummy

Delicious or very pleasing to the taste.


yup

An informal affirmative interjection meaning yes.


zack

(Australian/New Zealand slang) a sixpence coin, or a very small amount.


zap

To strike, destroy, or remove something suddenly, especially with a burst of energy.

zap

to strike, destroy, or remove something suddenly


zealand

A region or land, particularly referring to the country New Zealand.

Zealand

New Zealand

Zeeland

sea-land, named after the Dutch province


zen

A Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition.

Buddhism meditation mindfulness satori koan


zero

The numerical symbol representing no quantity; the lowest point or absence of something.


zinc

A silvery-white metallic element, atomic number 30.

metal element metallurgy galvanize brass


zip

To fasten or unfasten with a zipper, or to move quickly.


zipper

A fastening device with interlocking teeth that opens and closes with a sliding tab.

an imitative sharp buzzing or zipping sound

zipper

a fastening device with interlocking teeth and a sliding tab

zip
unzipping
zippered
zippy
zip fastener


zodiac

A belt of the heavens divided into twelve signs, each associated with a constellation.

zōidiakós (ζῳδιακός)

Of or pertaining to the little carved figures. From zōidion (small animal, figure), diminutive of zōion (animal).


zombie

A corpse said to be revived by witchcraft, especially in certain African and Caribbean religions.


zone

An area or region distinguished by particular characteristics or for a specific purpose.


zoo

An establishment that keeps and displays wild animals for public viewing.

zôion (ζῷον)

A living being, animal. From zōē (life). Shortened from zoological garden.

zoo

A place where animals are kept for display.


zoom

To move or travel quickly with a loud sound, or to enlarge or reduce an image on a screen.


zum

A German preposition meaning 'to' or 'for', used in English primarily in German loanphrases.