Phonetics:
Meanings:
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.)
Definition: Something like such a unit of language:
Definition: The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .
Definition: Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.
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.
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.
Synonyms: 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.
Synonyms: Bible, word of God,
Definition: (sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.
Synonyms: 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.
Synonyms: express, phrase, put into words, state,
Definition: To flatter with words, to cajole.
Definition: To ply or overpower with words.
Definition: To conjure with a word.
Definition: To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.
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.