Childrens Illustrated Thesaurus

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

wide^3

adverb as far as possible

» The dentist asked Sal

to open her mouth wide.

completely, fully,

right out

widespread

adjective existing over a large

area » Food shortages were

widespread during the war.

broad, common,

extensive, pervasive,

prevalent, rife

wild^1

adjective not cultivated or

domesticated » Michelle

walked through a beautiful

meadow of wild flowers.

fierce, free,

natural, uncultivated,

undomesticated, untamed

wild^2

adjective in stormy conditions

» The boat held its course

despite the wild weather.

howling, raging, rough,

stormy, violent

wild^3

adjective without control or

restraint » The birthday girl

was wild with excitement.

boisterous, rowdy,

turbulent, uncontrolled,

wayward, disorderly,

riotous, uproarious

The boat held its course

despite the wild weather.

will^1

noun the strong determination

to achieve something

» His will to win was stronger

than the pain in his leg.

determination, purpose,

resolution, resolve,

willpower

will^2

noun what someone wants

» Against her mother’s will,

she went out.

choice, inclination,

mind, volition, wish

related word:

adjective voluntary

will^3

verb to leave something

to someone when you die

» He had willed his fortune

to his daughter.

bequeath, leave, pass on

willing

adjective ready and eager to

do something » The children

were willing to learn.

agreeable, eager,

game (informal), happy,

prepared, ready, amenable,

compliant, desirous

antonym: unwilling

The children were willing to learn.

wide

wonderful

(^2) adjective very impressive
» The sunset was a truly wonderful sight.
amazing
It was amazing to be there at the
exact moment the sun disappeared.
wondrous
The sky was decorated
in wondrous colours.
astounding
The view was astounding.
incredible
The colours had
incredible intensity.
magnificent
There were magnificent
views across the valley.
phenomenal
They would remember the phenomenal
scene for years to come.
remarkable
It was a remarkable achievement to
capture the whole sunset on camera.
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