word wəːd/ noun 1. a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed. synonyms: term, name, expression, designation, locution; More a single distinct conceptual unit of language, comprising inflected and variant forms. something spoken or written; a remark or statement. his grandfathers words had been meant kindly synonyms: remark, comment, statement, utterance, observation, pronouncement, declaration More even the smallest amount of something spoken or written. noun: a word dont believe a word of it angry talk. her father would have had words with her about that synonyms: quarrel, argue, disagree, row, squabble, bicker, fight, wrangle, dispute, feud, have a row, cross swords, lock horns, clash, be at each others throats; More speech as distinct from action. he conforms in word and deed to the values of a society that he rejects 2. a command, password, or signal. someone gave me the word to start playing synonyms: instruction, order, command; More communication; news. I was afraid to leave Edinburgh in case there was word from the War Office synonyms: news, information, communication, intelligence, notice; More 3. ones account of the truth, especially when it differs from that of another person. in court it would have been his word against mine a promise or assurance. everything will be taken care of—you have my word synonyms: promise, word of honour, assurance, guarantee, undertaking; More 4. the text or spoken part of a play, opera, or other performed piece; a script. he had to learn his words synonyms: script, text; More 5. a basic unit of data in a computer, typically 16 or 32 bits long. verb verb: word; 3rd person present: words; past tense: worded; past participle: worded; gerund or present participle: wording 1. express (something spoken or written) in particular words. he words his request in a particularly ironic way synonyms: phrase, express, put, couch, frame, set forth, formulate, style; More
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