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)
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.