words
noun
1. the words that are spoken
- I listened to his words very closely
Definition categories: communication, language, speech
2. the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
- he wrote both words and music
Similar word(s): language, lyric
Definition categories: communication, text
3. language that is spoken or written
- he has a gift for words
- she put her thoughts into words
Definition categories: communication, language
4. an angry dispute
- they had words
Similar word(s): dustup, quarrel, row, wrangle
Definition categories: communication, conflict, difference, dispute
5. words making up the dialogue of a play
Similar word(s): speech
Definition categories: communication, line
Sentences with words as a noun:
- Words have a longer life than deeds. — Pindar (translated)
- After she found out the truth, she had words with him, to tell him how she felt.
verb
1. third-person singular simple present indicative form of word