w
watt; watts.
withdrawn; withdrew.
withheld.
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Other definitions for W (2 of 7)
or w
the 23rd letter of the English alphabet, a semivowel.
any spoken sound represented by the letter W or w, as in way, bewitch, or row.
something having the shape of a W.
a written or printed representation of the letter W or w.
a device, as a printer's type, for reproducing the letter W or w.
Other definitions for W (3 of 7)
watt; watts.
west.
western.
white.
wide.
widowed.
width.
withdrawn; withdrew.
withheld.
Other definitions for W (4 of 7)
Origin of W
4Other definitions for w/ (5 of 7)
with.
Other definitions for w. (6 of 7)
warden.
warehouse.
water.
watt; watts.
week; weeks.
weight.
west.
western.
wide.
width.
wife.
with.
won.
Physics. work.
Other definitions for W. (7 of 7)
Wales.
warden.
warehouse.
Washington.
watt; watts.
Wednesday.
weight.
Welsh.
west.
western.
width.
Physics. work.
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How to use w in a sentence
As of now, we have identified 188 enslaved individuals who labored at w & M but that important research continues.
Va. House votes to force public colleges to reckon with ties to slavery, create scholarships or other programs | Nick Anderson | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostYou have the litigation space, the organizing space, the political people just focused on the w, and their strategies aren’t always aligned.
The Secret History of the Shadow Campaign That Saved the 2020 Election | Molly Ball | February 4, 2021 | TimeThat means precip will taper from w to E during the next hour or so.
Updated forecast: After coating of snow and sleet, period of freezing rain possible overnight | Jason Samenow, Dan Stillman | January 26, 2021 | Washington PostWe think the Packers — playing at home — have the edge, with a 62 percent chance of grabbing the w and moving closer to the No.
Are Defensive Play-Callers Consistent Enough To Be Exploitable? | Josh Hermsmeyer | December 24, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightWith the launch of the Galaxy Fold line, the big-screen foldable tablet phone has served as the basis for the w line, and this year's Galaxy W21 is a dressed-up Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Samsung built a bigger, $3,000 version of the Galaxy Fold 2 for China | Ron Amadeo | November 5, 2020 | Ars Technica
It is also the one worn by Presidents Eisenhower, Truman, and George w. Bush.
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The Daily Beast Company LLC The New Alphas Sweepstakes Official Rules | | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut when the time came you stepped up to the plate just like George w. Bush did.
Up to a Point: Thanks to the Biggest Turkey, Uncle Sam | P. J. O’Rourke | November 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPhilip Roth denied that ‘The Plot Against America’ was an indictment of George w. Bush.
American Dreams: How Bush Shaped Our Reading of Roth’s ‘The Plot Against America’ | Nathaniel Rich | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from George w. Bush.
It’s Not Just Cosby: Hollywood’s Long List of Male Scumbags | Asawin Suebsaeng | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTw was a Watchman, and guarded the door; X was expensive, and so became poor.
My thought was to keep pushing in troops from "w" Beach until the enemy had fallen back to save themselves from being cut off.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonAt the pier at "w" were several big lighters filled with wounded who were about to be towed out to Hospital ships.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonHerr w., the owner of the piano, was a remarkable judge of music, and made some excellent criticisms and suggestions.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayHe's very tall an' gran', an' w'ars fine close, an' han's is white as a cotton bat, but his eyes doan set right in his head.
The Cromptons | Mary J. Holmes
British Dictionary definitions for w (1 of 4)
W
/ (ˈdʌbəlˌjuː) /
the 23rd letter and 18th consonant of the modern English alphabet
a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually a bilabial semivowel, as in web
British Dictionary definitions for W (2 of 4)
watt
West
physics work
chem tungsten
women's (size)
Origin of W
2British Dictionary definitions for w. (3 of 4)
week
weight
width
wife
with
cricket
wide
wicket
British Dictionary definitions for W. (4 of 4)
Wales
Welsh
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Scientific definitions for w (1 of 2)
Abbreviation of width
Scientific definitions for W (2 of 2)
Abbreviation of watt
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