--- title: W — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 5 description: The 590 words of the English dictionary under W, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/5/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / W # W — The English dictionary · page 5 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* (old use) Wares are goods or things made to be sold.[↗](../../ware/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A ware is a kind of article made from a material, such as crockery-ware or earthenware.[↗](../../ware/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The merchant showed his wares in the market.[↗](../../ware/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He tripped over a piece of broken crockery-ware.[↗](../../ware/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The trader stored the ivory in his warehouses.[↗](../../ware/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Gather up thy wares from the ground, O thou that abidest in the siege.[↗](../../ware/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.10.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ware/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged without Jerusalem once or twice.[↗](../../ware/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings NEH.13.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ware/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · They of the house of Togarmah traded for thy wares with horses and horsemen and mules.[↗](../../ware/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.27.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../ware/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **warehouse** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A warehouse is a large building where goods are stored before they are sold or sent to shops.[↗](../../warehouse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A warehouse can be a big shop selling large amounts of goods cheaply.[↗](../../warehouse/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The toys are kept in a big warehouse before they go to the shops.[↗](../../warehouse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Robots move boxes around in the warehouse.[↗](../../warehouse/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A warehouse has 40 shelves with 20 boxes on each, so 800 boxes in all.[↗](../../warehouse/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My uncle works in a warehouse driving a forklift.[↗](../../warehouse/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The old warehouse by the river is now flats.[↗](../../warehouse/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Forklifts can be dangerous, so children must not play near a warehouse.[↗](../../warehouse/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **warfare** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Warfare is fighting in a war, or the way a war is fought.[↗](../../warfare/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Warfare changed when guns were invented.[↗](../../warfare/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Ancient warfare used swords and shields.[↗](../../warfare/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Chemical warfare is banned.[↗](../../warfare/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The book is about warfare at sea.[↗](../../warfare/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Warfare causes great suffering.[↗](../../warfare/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Knights trained for warfare.[↗](../../warfare/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In the above-described warfare, if a Pygmy chanced to pluck out a crane's tail feather, it proved a very great feather in his cap.[↗](../../warfare/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He made these, as it were provinces, and arranged them as in order of battle for warfare.[↗](../../warfare/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../warfare/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The Twelve stand as in warfare; three are friends, three are enemies; three are life givers; three are destroyers.[↗](../../warfare/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../warfare/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · He made them as a conflict, drew them up like a wall; and set one against the other as in warfare.[↗](../../warfare/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../warfare/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their hosts together for warfare, to fight with Israel.[↗](../../warfare/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.28.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warfare/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Thy people offer themselves willingly in the day of thy warfare; in adornments of holiness, from the womb of the dawn, thine is the dew of thy youth.[↗](../../warfare/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.110.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warfare/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **warlike** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Warlike means ready for war, fond of fighting, or having to do with war.[↗](../../warlike/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The soldiers made warlike preparations.[↗](../../warlike/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The warlike king wanted more land.[↗](../../warlike/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The trumpeter played warlike tunes to cheer the army.[↗](../../warlike/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **warlock** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A warlock is a man believed to have magic powers, a wizard, usually a wicked one.[↗](../../warlock/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") This is an old use, found in fairy tales.[↗](../../warlock/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Warlock looked up and said:[↗](../../warlock/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Then the Warlock began boasting again.[↗](../../warlock/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Warlock fell lifeless to the ground.[↗](../../warlock/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **warlord** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A warlord is a military leader who controls an area by force with his own army, usually when there is no strong government.[↗](../../warlord/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Rival warlords fought for control of the region.[↗](../../warlord/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In the 1920s, warlords ruled many parts of China.[↗](../../warlord/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The warlord's soldiers stole food from the villages.[↗](../../warlord/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Without a government, warlords took over.[↗](../../warlord/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The game's villain is a cruel warlord.[↗](../../warlord/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Peace talks brought the warlords to one table.[↗](../../warlord/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **warm** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A little hot, pleasantly not cold.[↗](../../warm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "warm water".[↗](../../warm/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Keeping you from being cold.[↗](../../warm/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a warm coat".[↗](../../warm/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Friendly and kind.[↗](../../warm/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a warm welcome".[↗](../../warm/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* As a verb, to make or become warmer.[↗](../../warm/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "warm your hands".[↗](../../warm/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It is warm and sunny today.[↗](../../warm/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear a warm hat in winter.[↗](../../warm/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Warm your hands by the fire.[↗](../../warm/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We warm up before PE.[↗](../../warm/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They gave us a warm welcome.[↗](../../warm/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Warm air rises above cold air.[↗](../../warm/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Dogs are warm-blooded animals.[↗](../../warm/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The soup is warm, not too hot.[↗](../../warm/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Lie still, and keep yourself warm.”[↗](../../warm/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Thou whose garments are warm, when the earth is still by reason of the south wind; (Writings JOB.37.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warm/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm alone?[↗](../../warm/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.4.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warm/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · What time they wax warm, they vanish, when it is hot, they are consumed out of their place.[↗](../../warm/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.6.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warm/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **warmer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Warmer means more warm, having a higher temperature than something else.[↗](../../warmer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A warmer person or welcome is friendlier and kinder.[↗](../../warmer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A warmer is a thing that keeps something warm, like a leg warmer or a hand warmer.[↗](../../warmer/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Today is warmer than yesterday.[↗](../../warmer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Put on a warmer coat; it's freezing outside.[↗](../../warmer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The water is warmer in the shallow end.[↗](../../warmer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Summer is warmer than winter.[↗](../../warmer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · You're getting warmer\![↗](../../warmer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") The sweets are hidden near the sofa.[↗](../../warmer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It is 5 degrees warmer in the house than in the garden.[↗](../../warmer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her smile made the room feel warmer.[↗](../../warmer/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Hand warmers help on cold hiking trips.[↗](../../warmer/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The Sun's rays grew warmer and warmer.[↗](../../warmer/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **warmly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Warmly means in a way that keeps you warm: dress warmly.[↗](../../warmly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Warmly means in a kind, friendly, loving way: she smiled warmly.[↗](../../warmly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Warmly can mean strongly and with feeling: the plan was warmly welcomed.[↗](../../warmly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dress warmly — it's snowing outside.[↗](../../warmly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The new teacher smiled warmly at us.[↗](../../warmly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma welcomed us warmly at the door.[↗](../../warmly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We wrapped up warmly for the bonfire night.[↗](../../warmly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The audience clapped warmly after the play.[↗](../../warmly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He warmly thanked everyone who helped.[↗](../../warmly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Prince Ivan warmly embraced him and burst into tears.[↗](../../warmly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **warmth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Warmth is the state of being warm, a gentle heat: the warmth of the fire.[↗](../../warmth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Warmth is friendly, kind feeling towards people.[↗](../../warmth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* She greeted us with warmth.[↗](../../warmth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cat lay in the warmth of the sun.[↗](../../warmth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Wear a hat for warmth.[↗](../../warmth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We huddled together for warmth.[↗](../../warmth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Blankets trap warmth.[↗](../../warmth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her smile was full of warmth.[↗](../../warmth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The warmth of the fire made us sleepy.[↗](../../warmth/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Penguins stand close for warmth.[↗](../../warmth/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Our teacher spoke with warmth and kindness.[↗](../../warmth/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · As the warmth increased, the Snow Man decreased.[↗](../../warmth/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one be warm alone?[↗](../../warmth/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.4.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warmth/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **warn** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To warn someone means to tell them about a danger or problem before it happens, so they can be careful or avoid it.[↗](../../warn/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To warn someone to do or not to do something means to strongly advise them.[↗](../../warn/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To warn can mean to tell someone what will happen if they keep doing something wrong.[↗](../../warn/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sign warned us that the ice was thin.[↗](../../warn/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum warned me not to touch the hot oven.[↗](../../warn/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The smoke alarm warns you if there is a fire.[↗](../../warn/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher gave him a warning for talking.[↗](../../warn/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A growling dog is warning you to stay away.[↗](../../warn/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The storm came without warning.[↗](../../warn/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I warned my friend about the broken step.[↗](../../warn/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Read the warning label before using any cleaning spray.[↗](../../warn/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "Don't go to Paris!" the old clergyman warned her.[↗](../../warn/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Moreover by them is Thy servant warned; in keeping of them there is great reward.[↗](../../warn/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.19.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warn/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · if, when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the horn, and warn the people; (Prophets EZK.33.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warn/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of; and he guarded himself there, not once nor twice.[↗](../../warn/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.6.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warn/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **warning** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something said, written or shown to tell people about a danger or a problem so they can avoid it.[↗](../../warning/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A message telling someone they will be punished if they do something again.[↗](../../warning/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The -ing form of warn: «She is warning us about the ice».[↗](../../warning/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The warning sign said «Thin ice».[↗](../../warning/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Read the warning label on the bottle.[↗](../../warning/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The storm came without warning.[↗](../../warning/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher gave him a warning for talking.[↗](../../warning/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A wasp's stripes are a warning to birds.[↗](../../warning/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · There's a weather warning for strong winds.[↗](../../warning/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The siren is a warning to get out of the way.[↗](../../warning/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Pain is your body's warning that something is wrong.[↗](../../warning/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But the girl remembered her mother’s warning.[↗](../../warning/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · To whom shall I speak and give warning, that they may hear?[↗](../../warning/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.6.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warning/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · then whosoever heareth the sound of the horn, and taketh not warning, if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head; (Prophets EZK.33.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warning/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · he heard the sound of the horn, and took not warning, his blood shall be upon him; whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.[↗](../../warning/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.33.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warning/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **warp** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To warp is to bend or twist out of shape, often because of heat or water.[↗](../../warp/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To warp someone's mind or ideas is to change them in a bad, unfair way.[↗](../../warp/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In weaving, the warp is the long threads that run lengthwise on a loom; the weft goes across them.[↗](../../warp/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In science fiction, warp speed is faster-than-light travel.[↗](../../warp/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The wooden door warped in the damp weather.[↗](../../warp/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't leave the plastic ruler on the radiator or it will warp.[↗](../../warp/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In weaving, the warp threads go up and down the loom.[↗](../../warp/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The ship jumped to warp speed.[↗](../../warp/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Hatred can warp a person's mind.[↗](../../warp/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · That village feels like it is stuck in a time warp.[↗](../../warp/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · or in the warp, or in the woof, whether they be of linen, or of wool; or in a skin, or in any thing made of skin.[↗](../../warp/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.13.48, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warp/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And if the priest shall look, and, behold, the plague be not spread in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; (Torah LEV.13.53, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warp/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And if it appear still in the garment, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin, it is breaking out, thou shalt burn that wherein the plague is with fire.[↗](../../warp/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.13.57, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warp/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **warrant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An official paper from a judge that lets the police do something, such as search a house or arrest someone.[↗](../../warrant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal verb) To make something right or necessary: «The problem warrants a closer look.».[↗](../../warrant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) A reason that makes something fair: «There is no warrant for such rudeness.».[↗](../../warrant/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To warrant something can also mean to promise or guarantee it, as in "I'll warrant you'll like it.".[↗](../../warrant/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The police had a warrant to search the house.[↗](../../warrant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A warrant was issued for the thief's arrest.[↗](../../warrant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The small scratch didn't warrant a trip to the doctor.[↗](../../warrant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Does this result warrant more testing?[↗](../../warrant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her behaviour did not warrant such a harsh punishment.[↗](../../warrant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge signed the warrant.[↗](../../warrant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **warren** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A group of connected underground holes and tunnels where rabbits live.[↗](../../warren/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A building or area with many narrow, confusing passages or small rooms.[↗](../../warren/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a warren of little streets".[↗](../../warren/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (a name) Warren is also a boy's first name and a family name.[↗](../../warren/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The rabbits ran back into their warren.[↗](../../warren/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A warren can have dozens of tunnels and exits.[↗](../../warren/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The old school was a warren of corridors.[↗](../../warren/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The town centre is a warren of narrow lanes.[↗](../../warren/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the book, the rabbits search for a safe new warren.[↗](../../warren/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our neighbour's name is Warren.[↗](../../warren/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He went and made a present of these to the King, as he had done before of the rabbit which he took in the warren.[↗](../../warren/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **warring** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Fighting a war against each other.[↗](../../warring/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Quarrelling or arguing strongly, like two sides who will not agree.[↗](../../warring/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The two warring kingdoms finally made peace.[↗](../../warring/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The warring sides agreed to stop fighting.[↗](../../warring/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our warring neighbours shout over the fence.[↗](../../warring/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Ancient China had a time called the Warring States.[↗](../../warring/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher sat the warring twins at different tables.[↗](../../warring/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Peace talks brought the warring groups together.[↗](../../warring/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · So Rab-shakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah; for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.[↗](../../warring/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.19.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warring/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **warrior** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A warrior is a brave fighter or soldier, especially in old times or in stories.[↗](../../warrior/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A warrior can be someone who fights hard for a cause or keeps going through difficult things, like an "eco-warrior" or a child bravely fighting an illness.[↗](../../warrior/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Boudicca was a warrior queen who fought the Romans.[↗](../../warrior/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Vikings were fierce warriors.[↗](../../warrior/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Maori haka was once a warrior's challenge before battle.[↗](../../warrior/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (Bible) King David was a mighty warrior.[↗](../../warrior/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My cousin is a little warrior; she never gives up in hospital.[↗](../../warrior/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The eco-warriors camped in the trees to save the forest.[↗](../../warrior/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The warrior lifted her shield and charged.[↗](../../warrior/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Still the remaining warriors would not turn back.[↗](../../warrior/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Oholah played the harlot when she was Mine; and she doted on her lovers, on the Assyrians, warriors, (Prophets EZK.23.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warrior/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · She doted upon the Assyrians, governors and rulers, warriors, clothed most gorgeously, horsemen riding upon horses, all of them handsome young men.[↗](../../warrior/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.23.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warrior/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled the house of Judah and Benjamin, a hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, that were warriors, to fight against Israel, to bring the kingdom back to Rehoboam.[↗](../../warrior/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.11.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../warrior/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **warship** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A warship is a ship built and armed for fighting in a war, run by a navy.[↗](../../warship/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Warships include battleships, aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates and submarines.[↗](../../warship/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Mary Rose was Henry VIII's favourite warship.[↗](../../warship/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · HMS Victory is an old wooden warship you can visit in Portsmouth.[↗](../../warship/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A fleet of warships sailed into the harbour.[↗](../../warship/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The warship had big guns on its deck.[↗](../../warship/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Navy warships helped rescue people after the flood.[↗](../../warship/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A submarine is a warship that travels underwater.[↗](../../warship/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But they should not be boats, they should be large warships.[↗](../../warship/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) … [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/4/) **5** [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/6/) … [34](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/34/) - ← previous: [page 4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/4/) - next →: [page 6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/page/6/) - ↑ back to [The English 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