noun
Could I have a word with you before you leave for the day?
Have you had any word about the situation in the Middle East?
What is the word for 'write' in Greek?
You have my word that I won't mention this to anyone
Let me give you a word of warning, my friend
I promise that I won't breathe a word of this to anyone
I shall not press the red button till you give the word
His bedside manner was, in a word, menacing
words
Paul and Kitty had words and are not on speaking terms
Did Irving Berlin write the words as well as the music to his songs?
verb
Had you worded your complaint in politer language, you might have spared yourself a punch in the eye
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