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A pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
“How would you describe our friend Donnie in a single word?”
An often stated observation regarding something from common experience
“Eat less, move more, lose weight. Never a truer word has been spoken.”
A declarative statement, especially a brief one
“The senator shared a word on the need for unity between fellow citizens.”
A brief conversation
“I need to have a word with you about how you've been behaving recently.”
News or information
“Have you received word about the results of the election yet?”
A statement or claim of questionable accuracy
“Word has it that he's just gotten engaged again.”
A command, signal or authorization to do something
“We were told to keep moving until they gave us the word to stop.”
A promise or assurance
“I give you my word that I will do everything in my power to make your dreams come true.”
(usually in plural form "words") The text or spoken part of a play, opera, or other performed piece; a script
“I need to look up the words to this catchy little song.”
A word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
“Say the word and the gatekeeper will allow you to pass.”
A warning or call to pay attention
The reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness
An expression which is worded in a distinctive way, especially one which is particularly memorable or artful
Any passage of these used as a prayer
An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment
An expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
Language as a system rather than language in use, including the formal rules, structures, and limitations of language
Habitual truthfulness
The power to decide or allow something
A legal document authorizing actions or conduct related to the administration of justice
The practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
To convey in appropriate or telling terms
“You will need to word your statement in a less ambiguous manner.”
Word up
Concerning the vocabulary, words or morphemes of a language
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