English to English Dictionary

Williwaw

A sudden, violent gust of wind descending from a mountainous coast to the sea, particularly common in high latitudes such as Tierra del Fuego and Alaska.

Willow

A deciduous tree or shrub of temperate regions that typically has narrow leaves, slender drooping branches, and catkins, growing commonly near water.

Willpower

The ability to control oneself and determine one's actions; self-discipline.

Wilt

To fall limp through lack of water or freshness; to wither or droop.

Wilted

Having lost freshness and firmness; drooping or limp, especially as a plant from lack of water.

Wily

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully; clever and crafty.

Wimp

A weak or ineffectual person.

Win

To be successful in a contest, race, or conflict; to achieve victory.

Win-lose situation

A negotiation, conflict, or scenario in which one participant achieves their goals or benefits significantly while the other participant suffers a loss or fails to achieve their objectives.

Win-win situation

An arrangement, outcome, or negotiation where each party involved gains an advantageous result.

Wince

To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement out of pain or distress.

Wincing

A slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain or distress.