24 Verbs That Start With "W"
24 curated verbs that start with "W".
Below are 24 verbs that start with "W" in our curated English dictionary. Each entry includes a learner-friendly definition, IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level, and example sentences. Words are sorted by frequency — the most common first. Click any word to view its full dictionary entry with synonyms, collocations, and common mistakes.
Most Common Verbs That Start With "W" (Top 1k)
Less Common Verbs That Start With "W" (Top 5k+)
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Wake /weɪk/verb A1
To stop being asleep; to wake up or to cause someone else to wake up.
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Walk /wɔːk/verb A1
To move your legs to go from one place to another on foot.
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Want /wɒnt/verb A1
To wish for something; to feel that you would like to have or do something.
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Warn /wɔːrn/verb A2
To tell someone about danger so they can prepare or avoid it.
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Wash /wɑːʃ/verb A1
to clean with water and soap
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Waste /weɪst/verb A2
to use carelessly or uselessly
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Wear /wɛr/verb A1
Put on and have clothes on your body.
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Weigh /weɪ/verb A2
To discover how many kilograms or pounds something is by using a scale.
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Were /wər/verb A1
The past form of 'is' and 'are'; used with you, we, and they.
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Waive /weɪv/verb B1
To choose not to use or keep something you have a right to; to let something pass without objection.
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Wander /ˈwɒndə/verb A2
To walk around slowly without knowing where you are going.
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Weep /wiːp/verb B2
to shed tears and express sadness, often in a quiet or dignified way
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Welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/verb A2
To greet someone in a friendly way and show that you are happy they have come.
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Whisper /ˈwɪspər/verb A2
To talk in a very quiet voice that is hard to hear from far away.
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Withdraw /wɪðˈdrɔː/verb B1
To take money out of the bank, or to leave or remove yourself from a place or activity.
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Withhold /wɪðˈhoʊld/verb C1
To refuse to give something that someone wants or needs. You deliberately keep it back or don't reveal it.
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Would /wʊd/verb A1
A helping verb used to show what might happen or what happened regularly in the past
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Write /raɪt/verb A1
To put words or letters on paper using a pen or to compose text on a computer
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Wane /weɪn/verb C1
When something becomes gradually weaker, smaller, or less important, often in a natural cycle.
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Wax /wæks/verb C2
To gradually become bigger, stronger, or more intense. When the moon 'waxes', it appears to grow larger in the night sky each night.
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Withstand /wɪðˈstænd/verb C1
To stay strong and not be defeated or broken by something difficult or powerful. To successfully resist something.
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Wring /rɪŋ/verb C1
to squeeze and twist something firmly to get water or other liquid out
How to Use Verbs That Start With "W"
Verbs that start with "W" carry the action of a sentence. For each verb, check the dictionary entry to learn its conjugation pattern — most English verbs are regular (add "-ed" for past tense), but some are irregular and must be memorised individually. Pair the verb with the right tense for the situation: present simple for habits and facts, past simple for completed actions, present perfect for life experience, and present continuous for actions happening now.
Longest Verb That Start With "W"
To stay strong and not be defeated or broken by something difficult or powerful. To successfully resist something.
Frequently Asked Questions About Verbs That Start With "W"
- How many verbs that start with "W"?
- Our curated dictionary lists 24 verbs that start with "W", each with a definition, IPA, CEFR level, and example sentences. The list grows as new entries are reviewed.
- What are the most common verbs that start with "W"?
- Some of the most frequent verbs that start with "W" include WAIT, WAS. These appear in everyday English and are useful for both beginners (A1-A2) and intermediate learners.
- What is verb?
- A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. Verbs change form to indicate tense, person, and number.
- What is the longest verb that start with "W"?
- The longest verb that start with "W" in our dictionary is "WITHSTAND" (9 letters). Tap the word to see its full entry.