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whoa "Stop!"
who'd shortened form of "who would" or "who had."
whoever every or any person or persons who; anyone that. [3 definitions]
whole having the entire amount or length. [5 definitions]
whole number a counting number or zero. 1, 5, 15, and 258 are examples of whole numbers.
wholesome good for the health of one's body or mind.
who'll shortened form of "who will."
wholly entirely; completely.
whom what person or persons (considered as the object of a verb or preposition).
whomever whoever; what or which persons (as the object of a verb or preposition).
whoop a loud, high-pitched shout or cry. [2 definitions]
whooping cough a disease of the respiratory system that is especially serious in children. Whooping cough is marked by heavy coughing that makes breathing difficult, and sometimes a high-pitched sound is produced as air is inhaled while coughing. The diseased is passed easily from one person to another. Another word for "whooping cough" is "pertussis."
whooping crane a large North American bird, now rare, with black and white feathers and a loud, whooping call.
whoosh a loud rushing or gushing sound, as made by air or water moving rapidly. [2 definitions]
who's shortened form of "who is" or "who has."
whose of or belonging to which person or persons. [2 definitions]
why for what reason, purpose, or cause. [5 definitions]
WI abbreviation of "Wisconsin."
wick a cord in a candle or oil lamp that draws up fuel to be burned at its upper end.
wicked evil in actions or ideas. [3 definitions]
wicker a twig or shoot of willow or other long, woody strip that bends easily, often used in the making baskets or furniture. [3 definitions]