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word

| /wɜːd/ |
| /wɝd/ |

noun

Definition: The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
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    Definition: Something like such a unit of language:
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      Definition: The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .
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        Definition: Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.
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          Definition: A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).
          Example: mum's the word
            Definition: A proverb or motto.
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              Definition: News; tidings (used without an article).
              Example: Have you had any word from John yet?
                Definition: An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.
                Example: Don't fire till I give the word
                  Definition: A promise; an oath or guarantee.
                  Example: I give you my word that I will be there on time.
                  • promise
                  Definition: A brief discussion or conversation.
                  Example: Can I have a word with you?
                    Definition: (in the plural) See words.
                    Example: There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting.
                      Definition: (sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture.
                      Example: Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople.
                      • Bible
                      • word of God
                      Definition: (sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.
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                      • God
                      • Logos

                      verb

                      Definition: To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).
                      Example: I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.
                      • express
                      • phrase
                      • put into words
                      • state
                      Definition: To flatter with words, to cajole.
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                        Definition: To ply or overpower with words.
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                          Definition: To conjure with a word.
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                            Definition: To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.
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                              interjection

                              Definition: Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."
                              Example: "Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")
                                Definition: (stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.
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