- nounwords (plural noun)
- a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed:"I don't like the word “unofficial”" · "so many words for so few ideas"
- a single distinct conceptual unit of language, comprising inflected and variant forms.
- (words)something spoken or written; a remark or statement:"his grandfather's words had been meant kindly" · "a word of warning"
- (a word)even the smallest amount of something spoken or written:"don't believe a word of it"
- (words)angry talk:"her father would have had words with her about that"
- speech as distinct from action:"he conforms in word and deed to the values of a society that he rejects"
- a command, password, or signal:"someone gave me the word to start playing"
- communication; news:"I was afraid to leave Edinburgh in case there was word from the War Office" · "the prince sent word to the king asking him to send reinforcements"
- (one's word)one's account of the truth, especially when it differs from that of another person:"in court it would have been his word against mine"
- a promise or assurance:"everything will be taken care of—you have my word"
- (words)the text or spoken part of a play, opera, or other performed piece; a script:"he had to learn his words"
- a basic unit of data in a computer, typically 16 or 32 bits long.
verbwords (third person present)- choose and use particular words in order to say or write (something):"he words his request in a particularly ironic way" · "a strongly worded letter of protest"
OriginOld English word, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch woord and German Wort, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin verbum ‘word’.Similar and Opposite Wordsnoun- a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed:
- something spoken or written; a remark or statement:
- angry talk:
- a command, password, or signal:
- the text or spoken part of a play, opera, or other performed piece; a script:
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- A word is a speech sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning12. The branch of linguistics that studies word structures is called morphology1. In English, a word can mean324:
- A sound or combination of sounds that has a meaning and is spoken or written.
- A brief remark or conversation.
- An order or command.
- The text or lyrics of a song as distinguished from the music.
- Contentious or angry speech; a quarrel.
- A short talk or conversation.
Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.A word is a speech sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or a combination of morphemes. The branch of linguistics that studies word structures is called morphology.www.thoughtco.com/word-english-language-1692612a single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written: The word "environment" means different things to different people. She spoke so fast I couldn’t understand a word (= anything she said).dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/wordEnglish Language Learners Definition of word. (Entry 1 of 2) : a sound or combination of sounds that has a meaning and is spoken or written. : a brief remark or conversation : something that a person says. : an order or command.
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wordspeech or talk: to express one's emotion in words; Words mean little when action is called for. the text or lyrics of a song as distinguished from the music. contentious or angry speech; a quarrel: We had words and she walked out on me. a short talk or conversation: Marston, I'd like a word with you.www.dictionary.com/browse/word Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words
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