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A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers
Conversation
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast
“I need to look up the words to this catchy little song.”
The phraseology and vocabulary of a particular profession, domain, or group
“How would you describe our friend Donnie in a single word?”
The main body of a book or other piece of writing, as distinct from other material such as notes, appendices, and illustrations
A thing inscribed, as on a monument or in a book
A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound
Highly expressive, rhythmical literary piece
The sum total of a writer's works
An act of talking or writing in an unrestrained or heartfelt way
Language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect, but which is often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content
Plural for a phrase or saying that references common fact or knowledge
“Eat less, move more, lose weight. Never a truer word has been spoken.”
Plural for a declarative statement, especially a brief one
“The senator shared a word on the need for unity between fellow citizens.”
Plural for a brief conversation
“I need to have a word with you about how you've been behaving recently.”
Plural for news or information
“Have you received word about the results of the election yet?”
Plural for a statement or claim of questionable accuracy
“Word has it that he's just gotten engaged again.”
Plural for a command, signal or authorization to do something
“We were told to keep moving until they gave us the word to stop.”
Plural for a promise or assurance
“I give you my word that I will do everything in my power to make your dreams come true.”
Plural for a word used to gain admittance or access
“Say the word and the gatekeeper will allow you to pass.”
Plural for the reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness
Plural for any passage of these used as a prayer
Plural for an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment
Plural for a complaint or expression of grievance
Plural for veracity
Plural for the power to decide or allow something
Plural for a legal document authorizing actions or conduct related to the administration of justice
Plural for the practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
To utter words using speech
To convey or express in a particular way or manner
“You will need to word your statement in a less ambiguous manner.”
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