🔤 Vocabulary Bank
Build your English vocabulary — one word at a time.
1475 words found — page 31 of 31
weather
Elementary
/ˈweð.ɚ/
The condition of the air outside (sunny, rainy, hot, cold, etc.)
"The weather is beautiful today — perfect for a walk!"
weekday
Beginner
/ˈwiːk.deɪ/
Any day from Monday to Friday (working days for most people).
"I'm busy on weekdays, but free on Saturday."
weekdays
Beginner
/ˈwiːkˌdeɪz/
Monday to Friday (the working days, not Saturday or Sunday).
"The shop has different hours on weekdays and weekends."
weekend
Beginner
/ˈwiːk.end/
Saturday and Sunday, the two days most people don't work.
"Do you want to go hiking this weekend?"
Weekend
Beginner
/ˈwiːkend/
Saturday and Sunday; the days when most people don't work.
"Do you have any plans for the weekend?"
went
Elementary
/wɛnt/
Past tense of 'go' — used to say you traveled somewhere
"Last Sunday, I went to the market with my mother."
went (go)
Elementary
/went/
Past tense of go; used to say you traveled to a place
"Last Saturday, I went to the supermarket with my mother."
What
Beginner
/wɒt/
Question word used to ask about things or information
"What is your favorite color?"
What do you do?
Beginner
/wɒt duː juː duː/
A common question asking about someone's job, work, or main activity
"So, what do you do for work?"
What's up?
Beginner
/wɑːts ʌp/
A very casual greeting that means 'hello' or 'how are you?'
"My colleague texted me 'What's up?' this morning to start our chat."
What's your name?
Beginner
/wɒts jɔː neɪm/
The most common question to ask someone's name in casual conversation.
"Hi there! What's your name?"
When
Beginner
/wen/
Question word used to ask about time
"When is your birthday?"
Where
Beginner
/weər/
Question word used to ask about location or place
"Where do you live?"
whereas
Advanced
/werˈæz/
A formal word introducing background information or reasons before the main clause in legal documents
"Whereas the parties have agreed to the terms, they hereby acknowledge their obligations."
while
Advanced
/waɪl/
Used to compare two contrasting ideas or situations in a subtle way
"While some economists predict inflation, others remain optimistic about price stability."
Who
Beginner
/huː/
Question word used to ask about people
"Who is your best friend?"
Why
Beginner
/waɪ/
Question word used to ask about the reason
"Why do you want to learn English?"
Wide
Beginner
/waɪd/
Measuring a large distance from side to side; broad
"This door is too wide to fit through our narrow hallway."
Wi-Fi
Intermediate
/ˈwaɪfaɪ/
Wireless internet connection that lets devices connect without cables.
"The Wi-Fi at this coffee shop is really strong, so I can work here easily."
WiFi
Intermediate
/ˈwaɪfaɪ/
Wireless internet connection that lets devices connect without cables.
"The WiFi at the café is really slow today, so I can't upload my photos."
wiggle room
Upper Intermediate
/ˈwɪɡəl ruːm/
Flexibility or space to change your position during negotiation
"The budget has some wiggle room, so we can discuss the exact amount."
windy
Elementary
/ˈwɪndi/
With a lot of wind blowing
"It will be very windy near the coast tomorrow."
Winter
Beginner
/ˈwɪntər/
The coldest season of the year, usually December, January, and February in the Northern Hemisphere.
"I don't like winter because it's cold and dark."
wish you were here
Elementary
/wɪʃ juː wər hɪr/
A common phrase meaning 'I want you to experience this with me'
"We're at the beach and it's beautiful. Wish you were here!"
wit
Advanced
/wɪt/
Mental sharpness and clever use of words to create humor or insight
"Oscar Wilde's wit made his satirical plays both entertaining and thought-provoking."
with/without
Beginner
/wɪð/ /wɪðˈaʊt/
Used to say if something is included or not in your order
"I'd like the sandwich with cheese but without tomato."
With / Without
Beginner
/wɪð / wɪðˈaʊt/
Words to say if something includes or doesn't include something else
"I'd like tea with sugar, but my friend wants it without sugar."
word
Beginner
/wɜːrd/
A single unit of language with meaning
"That is a difficult word."
work for
Elementary
/wɜːrk fɔːr/
To be employed by a company or person; to have someone as your employer
"I work for a small marketing agency in the city center."
workforce
Intermediate
/ˈwɜːrkfɔːrs/
All the people who work in a company or country
"The global workforce is becoming more diverse and flexible."
work out
Intermediate
/ˈwɜːrk aʊt/
Result in a satisfactory way; arrange or plan something successfully
"Does Tuesday afternoon work out for everyone's schedule?"
work (verb)
Elementary
/wɜːrk/
To do a job or perform tasks, usually to earn money
"I work as a teacher in a public school."
yesterday
Elementary
/ˈjestərdeɪ/
The day before today
"I finished my homework yesterday."
You've got a point
Intermediate
/juːv ɡɒt ə pɔɪnt/
Acknowledge that someone's argument is valid or worth considering.
"You've got a point about the cost, but I still think it's worth the investment."
zone out
Intermediate
/zoʊn aʊt/
To stop paying attention or lose focus without realizing it
"When the instructions got complicated, I zoned out and missed the final step."