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word

/ˈwɚd/

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noun

plural words

[count] :a sound or combination of sounds that has a meaning and is spoken or written

How do you spell that word?

Please is a useful word.

Our teacher often used words I didn't know.

What is the French word for car?

She was a genius in every sense of the word. [=she was truly a genius]

You don't need to use big words [=difficult words used to try to impress people] to make your point.

Words fail me. [=I don't know what to say] - see also buzzword, four-letter word, function word, password, swearword, watchword, weasel word

[count] :a brief remark or conversation :something that a person says

You can't believe a word (of what) she says. [=you can't believe anything she says]

Describe the experience in your own words.

The lawyer used Joe's words against him.

Could I have a word with you? [=could I talk with you briefly?]

They gave me a word of warning [=they told me about] about the slippery roads.

Don't say/breathe a word [=don't talk] about this to anyone.

My grandfather was a man of few words. [=a man who did not talk very much]

I've been asked to say a few words [=make a short speech or statement] about the new play.

[singular] :an order or command

She gave the word to begin.

We will wait for your word before we serve dinner.

[singular] :news or information

(Is there) Any word on how they are?

If word of this gets out, we're all in trouble.

What's the word?

There is still no word from the hospital.

Spread the word [=tell the others] that we're leaving in five minutes.

They sent word [=sent a message] that they'd be late.

Word has it [=I have heard] that the neighbors are moving next month.

The police put/got the word out that they were looking for him. [=the police let people know that they were looking for him]

[singular] :a promise to do something

I'll be there. I give you my word. [=I promise]

You'd better keep your word. [=keep your promise to do something]

He is a man of his word. = His word is his bond. [=he always keeps his promises]

I told her I'd help. I can't go back on my word. [=I can't break my promise]

You'll have to take my word for it. [=you'll have to believe me]

She was true to her word. [=she did what she said she would do] - see also word of honor (below)

words [plural] :angry remarks

Words were exchanged [=people said angry things to each other] and a fight broke out.

He had words [=had an argument] with his boss.

the Word religion :stories and lessons of the Bible

the Word of God

actions speak louder than words

xem action

a picture is worth a thousand words

xem worth

at a loss for words

xem loss

a word in someone's ear

chiefly Brit :a remark that is made privately to someone

May I have a word in your ear [=may I speak to you privately] before you leave?

a word to the wise

used to say that you are about to give someone advice or a warning

A word to the wise: never sign a contract without reading it first.

by word of mouth

by being told by another person

We found this hotel by word of mouth.

eat your words

xem eat

from the word go

informal :from the beginning

The show was a success from the word go.

We were in trouble (right) from the word go.

get a word in edgewise

xem edgewise

good word

a favorable comment

Please put in a good word for me [=say something good about me] when you talk to the boss.

(US, informal) I haven't seen you in ages! What's the good word? [=how's it going?; how are you?]

hang on someone's every word

xem hang

in a word

very briefly :in short - used to indicate that you are saying something by using only one word or by using as few words as possible

Our answer, in a word, is no.

in other words

used to introduce a statement that repeats what has been said in a different and usually a simpler or more exact way

She said the movie was a bit predictable. In other words, she didn't like it.

So, in other words, you're saying that you forgot to do it.

in so many words

also in as many words

in exactly those words or in exactly that way - usually used in negative statements

Did he say he wouldn't do it? Not in so many words, but that was the impression I got.

in words of one syllable

in clear and simple terms

We explained our views to the press in words of one syllable.

lost for words

xem lost

mark my words

xem mark

mum's the word

xem mum

play with words

xem play

put words in/into someone's mouth

to suggest that someone said or meant something that he or she did not say or mean

Don't put words in my mouth. I wasn't defending his actions, despite what you may think.

say the word

to give an order

When you want to leave (just) say the word.

take the words right out of someone's mouth

to say exactly what someone was thinking

I agree! You took the words right out of my mouth!

the last/final word

the final thing said in an argument or a discussion

Your mother's decision is the final word on the matter.

Why do you always have to have the last word? [=to be the last person to speak]

the power to make a final decision

The judge will have the last word [=the final say] on the divorce agreement.

informal :the most modern or best one of its kind

This is the last word in wireless phones.

The van's design is the last word in safety.

(upon) my word

somewhat old-fashioned - used to express surprise

My word, what a beautiful dress!

war of words

an argument in which people or groups criticize and disagree with each other publicly and repeatedly for usually a long time

Rival groups have engaged in a war of words over the new law.

word for word

in the exact words

He gave the same speech word for word [=verbatim] yesterday.

word of honor

Your word of honor is your promise that you will do something, that something is true, etc.

I give you my word of honor that I will pay the money back.

verb

words; worded; wording

[+ obj] :to say (something) in a particular way by choosing which words to use

They worded [=phrased] their request with great care.

Could we word the headline differently? - often used as (be) worded

Their request was worded very carefully.

a carefully worded statement

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word processing, word processor, wording, wordless, word-perfect, wordplay, wordy