Collocations/W

an increase in the amount of money a wage-earner is paid

to begin a struggle or campaign to fight something

to wait until your turn comes

a friendly or positive reception

a sign or indication that something's wrong

to not make use of an opportunity or chance

to spend money on something you don't really need or want

something that's not worth spending time on

to spend time doing something that brings no results

used water that's discharged from factories, farms, homes, etc.

to be careful about what you eat so you don't put on weight

to wave your hand when leaving, or when someone else is leaving

far ahead, or a long way in front

part of something that's easy to attack or criticize

damage caused by normal use over time

a pleasant or long-awaited change

a long time after

a long way ahead

fully or completely aware or informed

a long time before

a long way behind

definitely worth doing, getting, seeing, etc.

the entire thing, or all of something

completely awake or fully alert

fully open, of a door, window, eyes, mouth, etc.

a large number of similar products, services, styles, options, etc.

many different types, esp. of people, opinions, choices, results, etc.

used by many people or in many places

an animal that's living free in its natural habitat

to beat your opponent in a game

to defeat the enemy in a war

to receive an award

to be awarded victory by those running an election

to put a lot of effort into what you're doing

operate or function properly, efficiently, smoothly, etc.

environment and conditions in which you work

worth a lot of money

an incorrect telephone number

wrong direction

incorrect method, technique, strategy, etc.