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Phonetic: "/wɜːd/"

Part Of Speech: 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.

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.

Definition: (sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.

Phonetic: "/wɜːd/"

Part Of Speech: 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.

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.

Phonetic: "/wɜːd/"

Part Of Speech: 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.