| width |
Width is how big something is from one side to the other. The width of a river is always much smaller than its length. |
| wife |
A wife is a woman who is married. |
| wiggle |
When something wiggles, it twists quickly from side to side. [2 definitions] |
| wild |
When an animal is wild, it is living in a natural way. It is not raised or cared for by humans. [2 definitions] |
| wildflower |
Wildflowers are plants that grow flowers, but they grow without people planting them. They grow wild in natural places, like woods, fields, and meadows. |
| wildlife |
When we talk about wildlife, we are talking about animals that live in a natural way in their natural places. They do not live with humans and they are not controlled by humans. |
| will1 |
We often use will when we talk about things happening in the future. [2 definitions] |
| willing |
If you are willing to do something, you feel OK about doing it. If someone asks you to do something and you are willing to do it, then you will say "yes." If you are not willing to do something, then you will say "no." |
| willow |
A willow is a kind of tree that has narrow leaves and long twigs that hang down and bend easily. |
| win |
When you win, it means that you do better than everyone else in some kind of game or competition. |
| wind1 |
Wind is the air that moves over the earth. |
| wind2 |
When you wind a rope around a tree, you make circles around the tree with a rope. If a snake winds its body around a branch of a tree, it makes circles with its body around the branch. |
| windmill |
A windmill is a machine that uses the energy of the wind to turn a large wheel. The power in the turning wheel can be used for different things. Many windmills nowadays are used to make electricity. |
| window |
A window is an opening in a wall or vehicle that lets in air and light. The opening is usually covered with clear glass so that you can see through it. |
| windshield |
A windshield is the window that goes across the front of a car or other vehicle. |
| windy |
When it is windy, the air around us is moving very fast. On a windy day, the branches of trees move a lot, and sometimes people's hats fly off. |
| wine |
Wine is a drink made from the juice of certain fruits. Most wine is made from grapes and has alcohol in it. |
| wing |
A wing is a part of the body of some animals that they use for flying. Birds, insects, and bats have wings. [2 definitions] |
| wink |
When you wink, you quickly close one eye and then open it again. Winking has some different meanings. Often, people wink when they share a secret. |
| winner |
The winner of a game or race is the person who does the best. The winner is the person who wins. |
| winter |
Winter is the season of the year between fall and spring. |