word

(noun, verb, interjection)

interjection

1. (slang) Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."

2. (slang, emphatic, stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.

noun

1. a unit of language that native speakers can identify

- words are the blocks from which sentences are made

- he hardly said ten words all morning

Definition categories: communication

2. a brief statement

- he didn't say a word about it

Definition categories: communication, statement

3. information about recent and important events

Similar word(s): intelligence, news, tidings

Definition categories: communication, info, information

4. a verbal command for action

- when I give the word, charge!

Definition categories: communication, order

5. an exchange of views on some topic

- we had a word or two about it

Similar word(s): discussion

Definition categories: communication, language, speech

6. a promise

- he gave his word

Similar word(s): parole

Definition categories: communication, promise

7. a string of bits stored in computer memory

- large computers use words up to 64 bits long

Definition categories: quantity

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

Similar word(s): logos, son

Definition categories: person

9. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

- he forgot the password

Similar word(s): countersign, parole, password, watchword

Definition categories: communication, arcanum, secret

10. the sacred writings of the Christian religions

- he went to carry the Word to the heathen

Similar word(s): bible, book, scripture

Definition categories: communication

Sentences with word as a noun:

- mum's the word

- Have you had any word from John yet?

- He sent word that we should strike camp before winter.

- Don't fire till I give the word

- Their mother's word was law.

- I give you my word that I will be there on time.

- Can I have a word with you?

- There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting.

- Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople.

verb

1. put into words or an expression

Similar word(s): articulate, formulate, phrase

Definition categories: communication, evince, express, show

Sentences with word as a verb:

- I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.