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[1] a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes blackbird from black bird. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages.
[2] (used in combination with the first letter of an offensive or unmentionable word, the first letter being lowercase or uppercase, with or without a following hyphen): My mom married at 20, and she mentions the m-word every time I meet someone she thinks is eligible. See also f-word, n-word.
[3] words, speech 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.
[4] a short talk or conversation: Marston, I'd like a word with you.
[5] an expression or utterance: a word of warning.
[6] warrant, assurance, or promise: I give you my word I'll be there.
[7] news; tidings; information: We received word of his death.
[8] a verbal signal, as a password, watchword, or countersign.
[9] an authoritative utterance, or command: His word was law.
[10] Also called machine word. Computers . a string of bits, characters, or bytes treated as a single entity by a computer, particularly for numeric purposes.
[11] (initial capital letter ) Also called the Word, the Word of God. the Scriptures; the Bible. the Logos. the message of the gospel of Christ.
[12] a proverb or motto.
[13] to express in words; select words to express; phrase: to word a contract with great care.
[14] at a word , in immediate response to an order or request; in an instant: At a word they came to take the situation in hand.
[15] be as good as one's word , to hold to one's promises.
[16] eat one's words , to retract one's statement, especially with humility: They predicted his failure, but he made them eat their words.
[17] have a word , to talk briefly: Tell your aunt that I would like to have a word with her.
[18] have no words for , to be unable to describe: She had no words for the sights she had witnessed.
[19] in a word , in summary; in short: In a word, there was no comparison. Also in one word.
[20] in so many words , in unequivocal terms; explicitly: She told them in so many words to get out.
[21] keep one's word , to fulfill one's promise: I said I'd meet the deadline, and I kept my word.
[22] man of his word /woman of her word , a person who can be trusted to keep a promise; a reliable person.
[23] (upon) my word! (used as an exclamation of surprise or astonishment.)
[24] of few words , laconic; taciturn: a woman of few words but of profound thoughts.
[25] of many words , talkative; loquacious; wordy: a person of many words but of little wit.
[26] put in a good word for , to speak favorably of; commend: He put in a good word for her with the boss. Also put in a word for.
[27] take one at one's word , to take a statement to be literal and true.
[28] take the words out of one's mouth , to say exactly what another person was about to say.
[29] weigh one's words , to choose one's words carefully in speaking or writing: It was an important message, and he was weighing his words.
[30] a word or phrase that has a specific or precise meaning within a given discipline or field and might have a different meaning in common usage: Set is a term of art used by mathematicians, and burden of proof is a term of art used by lawyers.
[31] one of the units of speech or writing that native speakers of a language usually regard as the smallest isolable meaningful element of the language, although linguists would analyse these further into morphemes Related adjective: lexical, verbal
[32] an instance of vocal intercourse; chat, talk, or discussion to have a word with someone
[33] an utterance or expression, esp a brief one a word of greeting
[34] news or information he sent word that he would be late
[35] a verbal signal for action; command when I give the word, fire!
[36] an undertaking or promise I give you my word ; he kept his word
[37] an autocratic decree or utterance; order his word must be obeyed
[38] a watchword or slogan, as of a political party the word now is ``freedom''
[39] computing a set of bits used to store, transmit, or operate upon an item of information in a computer, such as a program instruction
[40] as good as one's word doing what one has undertaken or promised to do
[41] at a word at once
[42] by word of mouth orally rather than by written means
[43] in a word briefly or in short
[44] my word! an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc Australian an exclamation of agreement
[45] of one's word given to or noted for keeping one's promises I am a man of my word
[46] put in a word for or put in a good word for to make favourable mention of (someone); recommend
[47] take someone at his word or take someone at her word to assume that someone means, or will do, what he or she says when he told her to go, she took him at his word and left
[48] take someone's word for it to accept or believe what someone says
[49] the last word the closing remark of a conversation or argument, esp a remark that supposedly settles an issue the latest or most fashionable design, make, or model the last word in bikinis the finest example (of some quality, condition, etc) the last word in luxury
[50] the word the proper or most fitting expression cold is not the word for it, it's freezing!
[51] upon my word! archaic on my honour an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc
[52] word for word (of a report, transcription, etc) using exactly the same words as those employed in the situation being reported; verbatim translated by substituting each word in the new text for each corresponding word in the original rather than by general sense
[53] word of honour a promise; oath
[54] (modifier) of, relating to, or consisting of words a word list
[55] (tr) to state in words, usually specially selected ones; phrase
[56] (tr often foll by up ) Australian informal to inform or advise (a person)
[57] Christianity the 2nd person of the Trinity
[58] Scripture, the Bible, or the Gospels as embodying or representing divine revelation Often called: the Word of God

Words related to Word

conversation, talk, comment, information, remark, saying, advice, account, speech, announcement, report, news, message, expression, rumor, sound, term, concept, name, phrase

Words nearby Word

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Origin of Word

before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch woord, German Wort, Old Norse orth, Gothic waurd; akin to OPruss wirds, Latin verbum ‘word’, Lithuanian var̃das ‘name’

Other words from Word

in·ter·word , adjective
out·word , verb (used with object)
well-word·ed , adjective

Word origin for Word

translation of Greek logos, as in John 1:1

Synonyms for Word

conversation, talk, chat, chitchat, colloquy, confab, confabulation, consultation, discussion, tête-à-tête