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word
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- pronunciation:
- wuhrd
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- eat one's words
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sound, group of sounds, or the symbols for such sounds in writing that have some meaning. Words are a basic unit of language.
We could not understand his words.- similar words:
- hieroglyphic, name, term
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| definition 2: |
a short remark or statement.
I'd like to say a word about that.- similar words:
- comment, declaration, line, phrase, remark, sentence, speech, statement
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| definition 3: |
a message; news.
We sent word that we had arrived.- synonyms:
- message, notice, tidings
- similar words:
- bulletin, communication, dispatch, indication, information, intelligence, line, news, report, rumor, story, warning
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| definition 4: |
a promise.
He gave his word that he would be there for us.- synonyms:
- pledge, promise
- similar words:
- guarantee, oath, vow, warrant
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| definition 5: |
a signal or command.
The chorus walked on stage when she gave the word.- synonyms:
- command, order, signal
- similar words:
- decision, decree, dictate, direction, proclamation, ruling, sign
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| related words: |
mention, message, notice, promise |
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| phrase: |
eat one's words |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
words, wording, worded |
| definition: |
to choose words to express.
She worded her thoughts carefully.- synonyms:
- phrase, put
- similar words:
- articulate, express, say, state, style, term
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| related words: |
put |
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