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“Wood” or “Would”

wood / would 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

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

wood w·UH·d

  • nounthe hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees.
  • nounUnited States film actress (1938-1981).
  • nounEnglish conductor (1869-1944).
  • nounEnglish writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887).
  • nounUnited States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942).
  • nouna golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head.

would w·UH·d

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“wood”

  • Wood's glass was invented by Robert…
  • …was devised by Robert Williams Wood in 1903 using "Wood's glass",…
  • Three ancient and semi-natural woods form the SSSI, namely Frithy…
  • …existence of Frithy (formerly Frith) Wood back to 1545 and its…
  • …John Van Sant, used a wood turner to do exactly that.
  • …around a small piece of wood.
  • …sessions are held in Frithy Wood by permission of the landowners.
  • …made from sawdust and other wood by-products, with a binder and…
  • Frithy Wood also contains an area of…
  • …mother says her grandmother used wood to get rid of the…

“would”

  • …there was speculation that Morris would begin to play professionally.
  • …Nick Herbert stated that ACPO would lose control of three teams…
  • The project's supporters believe it would promote the revitalization of the…
  • …Affairs (VA) announced that it would establish a new national cemetery…
  • …sending a clear signal: how would I look in the commissioner's
  • …their proposed 'Manhattan International Airport' would be the largest public works…
  • …crossed the water the dwarf would have torn him to pieces.
  • He would serve as president from 1890…
  • Once built, the Airport would provide a much needed international…
  • …Tournament since 2009 where they would eventually fall 1–0 to #2…

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