word
/wɜrd/
verb
- To choose and use particular words to express something.
- The letter was worded in a friendly tone.
- Can you word that explanation in simpler terms?
- She worded her request very carefully to avoid offending anyone.
noun
- A single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written.
- The teacher asked us to look up the word in a dictionary.
- Please write down every word I say.
- She didn't understand the last word in the sentence.
- A short conversation or statement.
- Can I have a word with you after the meeting?
- He didn't say a word all evening.
- She left without a word of goodbye.
- A promise or assurance.
- He broke his word and never returned the money.
- You have my word; I won't tell anyone your secret.
- I give you my word that I will finish the project on time.
- A command, password, or signal.
- My word is law in this house.
- The guard would not let us pass until we gave the word.
- The general gave the word to advance.
- News or information about someone or something.
- Word of the victory spread quickly through the town.
- Word came that the concert was canceled.
- Have you had any word from your brother lately?
- The text of a song or a speech (usually plural: words).
- I know the tune but I forgot the words.
- The singer changed a few words in the chorus.
- She wrote the words for the school play.