How many words contain the sequence 'w'?

There are 39 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'w'. You can browse them all using the list above.

What are some common words that contain 'w'?

Some common words containing 'w' include Aardwolf, Aardwolves, Eaceworm. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Aardwolf Noun Aardwolves Noun Eaceworm Noun Eachwhere Adverb Eaglehawk Noun Eaglewood Noun Grow Verb Jabbernowl Noun Jabberwock Noun Jabberwockian Adjective Jabberwocky Noun Knowledge Noun Oakenshaw Proper Noun Paauw Noun Paawkier Adjective Power Noun, Verb Waac Noun Waag Noun Waapa Proper Noun Waar Noun Waasi Proper Noun Wab Noun Wabayo Contraction Wabber Noun, Verb Wabble Verb Wabbled Verb (Past Tense) Wabbler Noun Wabblers Noun (Plural) Wabbles Noun Wabblier Adjective Wabbliest Adjective Wabbliness Noun Wabbling Verb (Present Participle) Wabblingly Adverb Welcome Interjection, Noun, Verb, Adjective Win Verb, Noun Wisdom Noun Wonder Noun, Verb Work Verb, Noun

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words Ending With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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1. How is the word 'waag' correctly pronounced in anglicized English?

Rhyming with 'wag' Rhyming with 'dog' Rhyming with 'vague' Rhyming with 'wage'

2. In what type of writing is 'jabbernowl' MOST appropriately used today?

Scientific research papers Historical or fantasy fiction Modern legal contracts Medical diagnoses

3. How is 'wabbling' pronounced?

WAY-bling WAH-bling WAB-el-ing wah-BLING

4. Which sentence uses 'Oakenshaw' correctly?

I walked through an oakenshaw. The oakenshaw is tall. We visited the Oakenshaw estate. He is very oakenshaw.

5. Choose the sentence that uses 'wonder' correctly.

I wander if it will rain. I wonder if it will rain. I am wondering to go. I wonder of it.

6. How is 'eaglewood' formed in nature?

By a tree absorbing sunlight By a tree's response to a mold infection By a bird rubbing its feathers on bark By mixing sap with river water

7. In which Australian city is Waapa located?

Sydney Melbourne Perth Brisbane

8. What does the archaic word 'wab' refer to?

A type of bird A spider or spiderweb A woven basket A farming tool

9. Which of the following is an antonym for 'wabbliest'?

Shakiest Flimsiest Sturdiest Most rickety

10. What is the modern equivalent of the verb 'to wabber'?

To whisper To wobble To wander To wash

11. Which word is the direct historical successor to 'Waac'?

WAC WAVE WASP Warrant Officer

12. Which of these objects is most likely to be described as 'wabblers' in a 19th-century novel?

A smartphone A set of carriage wheels A digital clock A computer mouse

13. How is 'wabbliness' correctly spelled?

Wableness Wabblyness Wabbliness Wobbilness

14. What modern compound word contains the root 'waar'?

Warehouse Warfare Warranty Warrior

15. How is 'eaglehawk' correctly pronounced?

EG-el-hawk ee-GER-hawk EE-gul-hawk EH-gle-hock

16. Which continent is the aardwolf native to?

Asia Africa Australia South America

17. Which phrase is correct for describing a pleasing change in the weather?

A welcomed change A welcome change A change welcome A changing welcome

18. In the original Lewis Carroll poem, what is 'the Jabberwock'?

A magical sword A nonsense word A monster A talking bird

19. Which word is an antonym for 'power' when referring to control?

Authority Powerlessness Strength Might

20. What is the difference between 'Jabberwock' and 'Jabberwocky'?

They are the same word Jabberwock is the monster; Jabberwocky is the poem Jabberwocky is the monster; Jabberwock is the poem Jabberwock is the sword; Jabberwocky is the monster

21. How do you correctly pluralize the Oakenshaw family?

The Oakenshaw's The Oakenshaws The Oakenshawes The Oakenshaw

22. Choose the sentence that uses 'work' correctly.

I work in Apple. I work for Apple. I work to Apple. I am work at Apple.

23. What is the linguistic relationship between 'Waasi' and 'Wasi'?

They are the same word. They are antonyms. They are different words from different Arabic roots. They are unrelated.

24. How is the name 'Waasi' typically pronounced in English?

WASS-ee WAH-see wah-ZEE VAY-see

25. Why should you avoid using 'wabbled' in a modern business report?

It is too informal It is an archaic spelling that looks like a typo It is a rude word It is a noun

26. What part of speech is the word 'grow'?

Noun Adjective Verb Adverb

27. Which language does the word 'paauw' originate from?

Spanish Dutch and Afrikaans Portuguese Zulu

28. What is the primary diet of an aardwolf?

Antelopes Termites Grass Carrion

29. In what type of writing is 'eachwhere' most appropriate today?

Business emails Text messages Fantasy literature Scientific papers

30. Which of the following is a correct grammatical use of 'wabbler'?

I wabbler down the street. He is a notorious wabbler. The table wabbler is broken. She wabblered her head.

31. What does the idiom 'win hands down' mean?

To win by cheating To win very easily To win a hand of cards To win a physical fight

32. What does the '-er' suffix in 'wabbler' indicate historically?

A small size An action that happens repeatedly A person or thing that performs the action A French origin

33. What parts of speech can the word 'work' function as?

Only a Verb Only a Noun Both a Verb and a Noun Only an Adjective

34. Which of the following is a synonym for 'waar'?

Weapons Wares Warrants Wounds

35. Which word is an antonym of 'wabbliness'?

Shakiness Firmness Looseness Tremor

36. What is the primary diet of aardwolves?

Antelopes Termites Grass Carrion

37. Which of the following is an antonym for the concept of a 'Waapa graduate'?

Professional actor Trained musician Untrained amateur Conservatoire student

38. Where does the primary stress fall in the pronunciation of 'wabbliness'?

Second syllable Third syllable First syllable All syllables equally

39. How is 'wabbled' correctly pronounced?

WAY-buld WAH-buld WAB-el-dee WOB-ild

40. What is the primary diet of an eaglehawk?

Fish and seaweed Rabbits and small mammals Fruits and berries Insects and leaves

41. How many syllables does 'paawkier' have?

One Two Three Four

42. What part of speech is 'wabbliness'?

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb

43. What part of speech is 'jabbernowl'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

44. What is the key difference between 'knowledge' and 'wisdom'?

They are identical Knowledge is facts; wisdom is applying them with judgment Wisdom is facts; knowledge is judgment Knowledge is for young people

45. How is 'Jabberwock' pronounced?

JAB-er-wok ja-BER-wokee JAB-er-woke YAB-er-wok

46. Which sentence uses 'eaglehawk' correctly?

The eaglehawk swam in the river. We visited Eaglehawk on our trip to Victoria. I eaglehawked the door open. The eaglehawk is a type of plant.

47. Which animal family does the aardwolf belong to?

Canidae (Dogs) Felidae (Cats) Hyaenidae (Hyenas) Mustelidae (Weasels)

48. What is the difference between 'I ask' and 'I wonder'?

They are identical 'I ask' is internal; 'I wonder' is external 'I ask' is external; 'I wonder' is internal 'I wonder' demands an answer

49. Which parts of speech can the word 'wonder' function as?

Only a Verb Only a Noun Both a Noun and a Verb Only an Adjective

50. What is the origin of the 'nowl' part of the word?

Old French for 'nose' English slang for 'head' Latin for 'noise' Greek for 'fool'