Word | Mean of word in English Dictionary
/ˈwɚd/
- Noun
- a sound or combination of sounds that has a meaning and is spoken or written
- How do you spell that word?
- “Please” is a useful word.
- Our teacher often used words I didn't know.
- What is the French word for car?
- She was a genius in every sense of the word. [=she was truly a genius]
- You don't need to use big words [=difficult words used to try to impress people] to make your point.
- Words fail me. [=I don't know what to say]
- a brief remark or conversation
- You can't believe a word (of what) she says. [=you can't believe anything she says]
- Describe the experience in your own words.
- The lawyer used Joe's words against him.
- Could I have a word with you? [=could I talk with you briefly?]
- They gave me a word of warning [=they told me about] about the slippery roads.
- Don't say/breathe a word [=don't talk] about this to anyone.
- My grandfather was a man of few words. [=a man who did not talk very much]
- I've been asked to say a few words [=make a short speech or statement] about the new play.
- an order or command
- She gave the word to begin.
- We will wait for your word before we serve dinner.
- news or information
- (Is there) Any word on how they are?
- If word of this gets out, we're all in trouble.
- What's the word?
- There is still no word from the hospital.
- Spread the word [=tell the others] that we're leaving in five minutes.
- They sent word [=sent a message] that they'd be late.
- Word has it [=I have heard] that the neighbors are moving next month.
- The police put/got the word out that they were looking for him. [=the police let people know that they were looking for him]
- a promise to do something
- I'll be there. I give you my word. [=I promise]
- You'd better keep your word. [=keep your promise to do something]
- He is a man of his word. = His word is his bond. [=he always keeps his promises]
- I told her I'd help. I can't go back on my word. [=I can't break my promise]
- You'll have to take my word for it. [=you'll have to believe me]
- She was true to her word. [=she did what she said she would do]
- angry remarks
- Words were exchanged [=people said angry things to each other] and a fight broke out.
- He had words [=had an argument] with his boss.
- stories and lessons of the Bible
- the Word of God
- a remark that is made privately to someone
- May I have a word in your ear [=may I speak to you privately] before you leave?
- by being told by another person
- We found this hotel by word of mouth.
- from the beginning
- The show was a success from the word go.
- We were in trouble (right) from the word go.
- a favorable comment
- Please put in a good word for me [=say something good about me] when you talk to the boss.
- (US, informal) I haven't seen you in ages! What's the good word? [=how's it going?; how are you?]
- very briefly
- Our answer, in a word, is no.
- in exactly those words or in exactly that way
- “Did he say he wouldn't do it?” “Not in so many words, but that was the impression I got.”
- in clear and simple terms
- We explained our views to the press in words of one syllable.
- to suggest that someone said or meant something that he or she did not say or mean
- Don't put words in my mouth. I wasn't defending his actions, despite what you may think.
- to give an order
- When you want to leave (just) say the word.
- to say exactly what someone was thinking
- I agree! You took the words right out of my mouth!
- the final thing said in an argument or a discussion
- Your mother's decision is the final word on the matter.
- Why do you always have to have the last word? [=to be the last person to speak]
- the power to make a final decision
- The judge will have the last word [=the final say] on the divorce agreement.
- the most modern or best one of its kind
- This is the last word in wireless phones.
- The van's design is the last word in safety.
- an argument in which people or groups criticize and disagree with each other publicly and repeatedly for usually a long time
- Rival groups have engaged in a war of words over the new law.
- in the exact words
- He gave the same speech word for word [=verbatim] yesterday.
- Verb
- to say (something) in a particular way by choosing which words to use
- They worded [=phrased] their request with great care.
- Could we word the headline differently?
- Their request was worded very carefully.
- a carefully worded statement
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report, concept, name, message, phrase, sound, rumor, remark, saying, information, announcement, speech, advice, conversation, expression