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word

/wɜːd/

noun

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)


Something like such a unit of language:


The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .


Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.


A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).

mum's the word


A proverb or motto.


News; tidings (used without an article).

Have you had any word from John yet?


An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.

Don't fire till I give the word


A promise; an oath or guarantee.

I give you my word that I will be there on time.

Synonyms:promise

A brief discussion or conversation.

Can I have a word with you?


(in the plural) See words.

There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting.


(sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture.

Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople.

Synonyms:Bibleword of God

(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.

Synonyms:GodLogos

verb

To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.

Synonyms:expressphraseput into wordsstate

To flatter with words, to cajole.


To ply or overpower with words.


To conjure with a word.


To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.


interjection

Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."

"Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")


(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.


verb

(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.

Well worth thee, me friend.


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