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“Whiled” or “Wild”

whiled / wild are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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whiled

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wild w·AY·l·d

  • nouna wild primitive state untouched by civilization.
  • adjectivemarked by extreme lack of restraint or control.
  • adjectivein a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated.
  • adjectivein a state of extreme emotion.
  • adjectivedeviating widely from an intended course.
  • adverbin a wild or undomesticated manner.
Usage

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“whiled”

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“wild”

  • …together with the presence of wild service trees, show that the…
  • …"circus ring" and their members "wild beasts".
  • …of the Yellowstone to sketch wild animals.
  • Specimens are harvested from the wild and it is sometimes difficult…
  • …pitch", due to an inadvertent wild pitch or a pitcher's purposeful…
  • …of South Sligo: A Few Wild Flowers of National Poetry, Dublin,…
  • …as a guardian spirit of wild animals.
  • …Outdoor Channel show called Savage Wild.
  • …when humans began to exploit wild food varieties.
  • "The Aloe and the Wild Rose" – 13:30

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