English dictionary: words starting with w - page 131

Meanings of Writing-on-the-wall:

idiom

Said to mean that there are clear signs that something will fail or no longer exist

Meanings of Writing-paper:

noun

Paper for writing letters on

Meanings of Writings:

noun

The activity or occupation of composing text for publication.

Usage examples:

She made a decent living from writing

plural noun

The written works of a person

Usage examples:

The writings of abraham lincoln

Meanings of Writs:

noun

A form of written command in the name of a court or other legal authority to act, or abstain from acting, in a particular way.

Usage examples:

The two reinstated officers issued a writ for libel against the applicants

Meanings of Written:

verb

Mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.

Usage examples:

He wrote his name on the paper

Past participle of write

Meanings of Written-off:

phrasal verb

To accept that a debt will not be paid or that money has been lost

Usage examples:

Last year the bank wrote off $17 million in bad debts., when he lost the election for governor, som…

Meanings of Wrong:

adjective

Not correct or true; incorrect.

Usage examples:

That is the wrong answer

adverb

In an unsuitable or undesirable manner or direction.

Usage examples:

What am i doing wrong?

noun

An unjust, dishonest, or immoral act.

Usage examples:

I have done you a great wrong

verb

Act unjustly or dishonestly towards.

Usage examples:

They would kill a man who wronged a family

Meanings of Wrong-side:

idiom

To make someone pleased/annoyed with you

Usage examples:

As a teenager, clare was always getting on the wrong side of her mother.

Meanings of Wrongdoer:

noun

A person who behaves illegally or dishonestly; an offender.

Usage examples:

They need to punish wrongdoers

Meanings of Wrongdoers:

noun

A person who behaves illegally or dishonestly; an offender.

Usage examples:

They need to punish wrongdoers

Meanings of Wrongdoing:

noun

Illegal or dishonest behaviour.

Usage examples:

Police have denied any wrongdoing

Meanings of Wronged:

verb

Act unjustly or dishonestly towards.

Usage examples:

They would kill a man who wronged a family

adjective

Not correct or true; incorrect.

Usage examples:

That is the wrong answer

adverb

In an unsuitable or undesirable manner or direction.

Usage examples:

What am i doing wrong?

noun

An unjust, dishonest, or immoral act.

Usage examples:

I have done you a great wrong

Meanings of Wrongful:

adjective

(of an act) not fair, just, or legal.

Usage examples:

He is suing the police for wrongful arrest

Meanings of Wrongfully:

adverb

In an unfair, unjust, or illegal manner.

Usage examples:

He was wrongfully convicted of murder

Meanings of Wrongheaded:

adjective

Having or showing bad judgement; misguided.

Usage examples:

This approach is both wrong-headed and naive

Meanings of Wrongheadedly:

adverb

In a way that is based on ideas or judgments that are wrong or not suitable for a particular situation

Usage examples:

He wrongheadedly believes that teachers don't need to be paid well since they get to take summers o…

Meanings of Wronging:

verb

Act unjustly or dishonestly towards.

Usage examples:

They would kill a man who wronged a family

adjective

Not correct or true; incorrect.

Usage examples:

That is the wrong answer

adverb

In an unsuitable or undesirable manner or direction.

Usage examples:

What am i doing wrong?

noun

An unjust, dishonest, or immoral act.

Usage examples:

I have done you a great wrong

Meanings of Wrongly:

adverb

In a way that is incorrect or mistaken.

Usage examples:

My name is spelled wrongly

Meanings of Wrongs:

noun

An unjust, dishonest, or immoral act.

Usage examples:

I have done you a great wrong

verb

Act unjustly or dishonestly towards.

Usage examples:

They would kill a man who wronged a family

adjective

Not correct or true; incorrect.

Usage examples:

That is the wrong answer

adverb

In an unsuitable or undesirable manner or direction.

Usage examples:

What am i doing wrong?

Meanings of Wrote:

verb

Mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.

Usage examples:

He wrote his name on the paper

Past simple of write

Meanings of Wroth:

adjective

Angry.

Usage examples:

Sir leicester is majestically wroth

Meanings of Wrought:

adjective

(of metals) beaten out or shaped by hammering.

Usage examples:

The family later moved to wheldrake, where they bought the forge and specialised in wrought ironwork.

verb

Be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result; do work.

Usage examples:

She has been working so hard

Meanings of Wrought iron:

noun

A type of iron that can be shaped

Usage examples:

A wrought-iron gate

Meanings of Wrung:

verb

Squeeze and twist (something) to force liquid from it.

Usage examples:

She wrung the cloth out in the sink

noun

An act of squeezing or twisting something.

Usage examples:

I rinse my brush in hot water, warm water and then give it a slight "wring".

Past simple and past participle of wring

Meanings of Wry:

adjective

Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humour.

Usage examples:

A wry smile