word
/wɜːd/
so‘z
ot noun
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A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).
mum's the word
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News; tidings (used without an article).
Have you had any word from John yet?
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An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.
Don't fire till I give the word
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A promise; an oath or guarantee.
I give you my word that I will be there on time.
fe’l verb
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To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).
I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.
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(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.
Well worth thee, me friend.
- To flatter with words, to cajole.
- To ply or overpower with words.
undov interjection
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Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."
"Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")
- (stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.
Manbalar: Wiktionary (Free Dictionary API orqali), Datamuse, Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR), MyMemory.