word (Meaning)

Wordnet

word (n)

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

a brief statement

information about recent and important events

a verbal command for action

an exchange of views on some topic

a promise

a string of bits stored in computer memory

the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

Wordnet

word (v)

put into words or an expression

Webster

word (n.)

The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice, and by custom expressing an idea or ideas; a single component part of human speech or language; a constituent part of a sentence; a term; a vocable.

Hence, the written or printed character, or combination of characters, expressing such a term; as, the words on a page.

Talk; discourse; speech; language.

Account; tidings; message; communication; information; -- used only in the singular.

Signal; order; command; direction.

Language considered as implying the faith or authority of the person who utters it; statement; affirmation; declaration; promise.

Verbal contention; dispute.

A brief remark or observation; an expression; a phrase, clause, or short sentence.

Webster

word (v. i.)

To use words, as in discussion; to argue; to dispute.

Webster

word (v. t.)

To express in words; to phrase.

To ply with words; also, to cause to be by the use of a word or words.

To flatter with words; to cajole.

word Sentence Examples

  1. The written word has the power to inform, educate, and inspire.
  2. I stumbled upon a hidden word in the crossword puzzle.
  3. The teacher emphasized the importance of choosing the right word for the occasion.
  4. The poet's words painted a vivid picture in my mind.
  5. The contract was full of legal words that I didn't understand.
  6. The password consisted of a complex word and a sequence of numbers.
  7. The child's first word was "mama."
  8. The politician's speech was filled with impressive words but lacked substance.
  9. The workshop focused on the vocabulary and etymology of the word "serendipity."
  10. The word "love" has countless definitions and interpretations.

FAQs About the word word

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The written word has the power to inform, educate, and inspire.

I stumbled upon a hidden word in the crossword puzzle.

The teacher emphasized the importance of choosing the right word for the occasion.

The poet's words painted a vivid picture in my mind.