Definition
Definition of WHO - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: World Health Organizationhelps countries with health issues and diseases
- WHO works to stop diseases worldwide.
- WHO provides vaccines to developing countries.
- The WHO declared a global health emergency.
Origin of WHO
English abbreviation WHO (World Health Organization)
Terms with WHO included in their meaning
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performing arts
female who performs in a play or movie
question wording
used to refer to any person, no matter who
art
person who creates visual art professionally or as a hobby
young people
people who are not adults yet
professional or domestic
person who prepares and cooks food
agriculture
person who works the land or keeps livestock
caregiver
female who raises a child
biological or adoptive
person who has a child or children
game participant
person who participates in a game or sport
literature
people who read books or other written material
music
person who sings professionally or as a hobby
education
person who teaches in a school
restaurant staff
person who serves food and drinks at tables
author
person who creates written content professionally
owners
people who own or manage farms
family
brother who is older than his siblings
height
man who is notably above average in height
parent
man who has begotten a child
family
female sibling who is younger than oneself
biology stage
person who is fully grown or developed
work
person who helps another in their work
owner
man who owns or manages a business
circus
performer in a circus who entertains by acting silly
sports
person who trains a sports team
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- French:OMS, ...
- German:WHO, ...
- Italian:OMS, ...
- Spanish:OMS, ...
- Portuguese:OMS, ...
- Chinese:世界卫生组织, ...
- Japanese:世界保健機関, ...
- Arabic:منظمة الصحة العالمية, ...
- Hebrew:אִרְגּוּן הַבְּרִיאוּת הָעוֹלָמִי, ...
- Russian:ВОЗ, ...
- Ukrainian:ВООЗ, ...
- Hindi:डब्ल्यूएचओ, ...
Definition of who - Reverso English Dictionary
Pronoun
1.
interrogativeasks for the identity of a person or people
- Who is coming to the party?
2.
relative clauseintroducing a clause giving more information about a person
- The teacher, who is very kind, helped me with my homework.
3.
fused relativerelative pronoun used to ask about a person in questions
- Who steals my purse steals trash.
Expressions with who
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used to show indifference to something unimportant
He said it might rain, but who cares?
used to imply that nobody can know the answer
Who knows why he did that?
used to question the authority of a statement
"You can't go out tonight." "Says who?"
expresses surprise when learning something unexpected
Who knew that cats could swim?
indicates inability to know something
Who can tell why she left so suddenly?
expression of concern for someone's pain
You seem upset, who hurt you?
express disbelief about what someone says or does
Who is she kidding with that excuse?
clarifying the roles of people in a situation
In the play, it's crucial to know who is who.
people who act to improve things are more likely to succeed
She started applying everywhere, saying God helps those who help themselves.
demonstrate control or authority over someone or something
He wanted to show who's the boss in the meeting!
expresses that teachers lack skills to do the actual work
Those who can't do, teach is often said unfairly about instructors.
show everyone has flaws so can't criticize others
Who am I to judge when I've made mistakes too?
person whose name is not mentioned
I saw you know who at the party.
used to downplay the importance of exact numbers
I've told you a hundred times, but who's counting?
sarcastic remark to someone acting bossy
Who died and made you president? Stop telling everyone what to do.
used to question someone's right to give orders or control
Who died and made you queen to tell me what to do?
all important or famous people in a group
Everybody who is anybody attended the gala.
all important people in a particular group
Everyone who is anyone attended the gala.
refers to all important people in a group
Everyone who's anyone will be at the gala tonight.
the final winner is the true winner
He laughs best who laughs last in the competition.
person who delays action misses important chance
He who hesitates is lost when the sale ends quickly.
enjoy success more after enduring ridicule or setbacks
He who laughs last laughs best after proving everyone wrong.
warn against celebrating too early in a competition
Don't boast now; he who laughs last laughs hardest.
draws attention to someone's sudden appearance
Look who's just blown in, our favorite teacher!
Origin of who
Old English, hwa (who)
Examples of who in a sentence
Who called you last night? The artist, who lives nearby, is very talented. My friend, who I met at school, is visiting today. Who dares wins. Who laughs last laughs best.
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- French:qui, celui qui, ...
- German:Wer, der, ...
- Italian:chi, che, ...
- Spanish:quién, quien, ...
- Portuguese:quem, que, ...
- Chinese:谁, ......的人, ...
- Japanese:誰が, 誰, ...
- Arabic:مَن, الذي, ...
- Hebrew:מִי, אֲשֶׁר, ...
- Russian:кто, который, ...
- Ukrainian:хто, який, ...
- Hindi:कौन, जो, ...
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