Words Starting With "W"
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Worry
To feel anxious or concerned about something. It is a feeling of unease or anxiety about a specific situation, problem, or potential problem.
Worrying
The word "worrying" can have two related but distinct meanings.<br><br>1. Causing anxiety or concern: This sense of "worrying" describes something that causes someone to feel anxious or apprehensive about a problem or situation. For example:<br><br>- "The worrying news from the family was disturbing her sleep."<br><br>2. Making an effort to find something: This sense of "worrying" is more commonly used in British English, where it means searching or looking for something, often in a thorough or persistent way. For example:<br><br>- "I've been worrying for the keys."
Worrywarts
Excessive and persistent worry or anxiety about possible problems; someone who expects misfortunes to occur and accepts them as inevitable.
Worse
adjective<br><br> sd; its worst or second-worst examples or experiences.<br><br>Example: "The new restaurant has gotten progressively worse."
Worsened
Become worse or more serious.<br><br>Example: "The patient's condition worsened after surgery."
Worsens
To make a difficult situation or problem worse; to increase the severity or intensity of a problem.
Worship
Worship refers to the act of showing respect, admiration, or devotion to a deity, a thing, or a person. It can be expressed through various forms of behavior, such as prayers, rituals, or sacrifices, and often involves a sense of reverence, awe, or loyalty. Worship can be public or private, and can be practiced in various contexts, including religion, art, or even a fan expressing admiration for a celebrity.
Worshipers
People who worship or have a deep respect and admiration for someone or something, often in a formal or ritualistic manner.
Worshipful
Showing great respect and admiration for someone or something.<br><br>Example: "The crowd was worshipful of the rock star, cheering and screaming with excitement as he performed on stage."<br><br>Synonyms: reverent, admiring, respectful, adoring, devoted
Worshipped
Verb: regarded with great respect and admiration, often in a mixture of respect and fear (especially towards something considered sacred or supernatural).
Worshipper
A person who worships or shows devotion to a deity, idol, or thing considered sacred or worthy of reverence, or a strong admirer or enthusiast of someone or something.
Worshipping
The act of showing deep respect, devotion, and often excessive praise or admiration towards someone or something, such as a god, a leader, a celebrity, or an object. It involves a strong emotional attachment, often accompanied by rituals or practices that demonstrate one's devotion.
Worst
(Adj.)<br>1. of the lowest quality; of the lowest value or amount<br>Example: This coffee is the worst I've ever tasted.<br>2. most unpleasant or disagreeable<br>Example: This weather is the worst for flying.<br>3. Of poor quality, performance, or standard<br>Example: This car has the worst fuel efficiency in its class.<br><br>(Noun)<br>1. The weakest or most inferior of two or more things<br>Example: The worst student in the class got a failing grade.
Worsted
Worsted refers to a type of yarn or fabric that is made from long wool fibers, particularly from the fleece of the Southdown sheep. This type of yarn or fabric is known for its durability, smooth texture, and fine quality.
Worsteds
A type of yarn or fabric made from long-staple wool, known for its smooth, compact, and dense texture.
Wort
The word "wort" can have several meanings depending on the context:<br><br>1. In photography, a "wort" is an old term for a spot or a imperfection on a photographic print, usually caused by a speck of dust or a tiny imperfection on the photographic plate.<br><br>2. In brewing, a "wort" is the sugary liquid extracted from the mash of malted grains during the brewing process, which is then fermented into beer.<br><br>3. In a more general sense, the word "wort" can simply refer to anything that resembles a small sprout or shoot, especially a sprouting seed or a growing plant.
Worth
Worth can have several meanings depending on the context, but in general, it refers to the value or merit of something, whether it be material or moral. <br><br>1. Value: The amount of money that a person or thing can be sold for or exchanged for in trade.<br>Example: The price of the house was worth a lot of money.<br>2. Merit: The quality of being valuable or important.<br>Example: She's worth her weight in gold because she's a great employee.<br>3. Time and resources: Amount of time, effort, or resources devoted to something.<br>Example: It took six years of effort to achieve my goals and have a million dollars in savings.<br>4. To be useful, beneficial or valuable.<br>Example: She got a new phone, it's really worth it considering all the cool features.<br><br> Synonyms for worth include: value, merit, value-added, important, worthwhile.
Worthier
Superior or more deserving of something, especially an advantage, privilege, or preference.
Worthies
People of high moral character, deserving of respect and admiration.<br><br>Example: "The local charity's organizers were a group of well-known worthies who worked tirelessly to help those in need."
Worthiest
Worthiest refers to the most valuable, deserving, or of the highest merit. It is often used to describe something or someone that is considered to be of the highest quality, importance, or excellence.
Worthily
Valued highly; deserving of praise or reward.<br><br>Example: "She acted worthily of the challenge and succeeded in her endeavors."
Worthiness
The quality of being worthy, deserving, or satisfactory. Good enough; deserving consideration or acceptance. Usefulness or appropriateness of something. Degree to which someone or something is valuable or desirable.
Worthing
Worthing is a seaside town in West Sussex, England. It is situated about 10 km (6.2 miles) south of Brighton in the borough of Adur, with which it forms part of the larger Brighton/Worthing/Littlehampton conurbation.
Worthington
Worthington can refer to:<br><br>1. Worthington, a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words "weorþing" meaning "town" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "village". It is often associated with individuals of English or Anglo-Norman origin.<br><br>2. Worthington, Ohio, a city in the United States, named after Thomas Worthington, a U.S. Senator from Ohio in the early 19th century.<br><br>3. Worthington (automobile manufacturer), an American automobile manufacturer that operated from 1899 to 1927.<br><br>4. Worthington (brewery), a British brewery in Worthing, West Sussex, England.
Worthless
Meaning: Having no value or worth; not valuable or of little value.<br><br>Example: "He thought the old watch was worthless, so he gave it to the charity shop."