"word" Definition

Definitions for the word "word" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
1 meaningful element of speech, usu. Shown with a space on either side of it when written or printed. 2 speech, esp. As distinct from action. 3 one''s promise or assurance. 4 (in sing. Or pl.) Thing said, remark, conversation. 5 (in pl.) Text of a song or an actor''s part. 6 (in pl.) Angry talk (have words). 7 news, message (send word). 8 command (gave the word to begin). v. Put into words; select words to express. in other words expressing the same thing differently. In so many words in those very words; explicitly. In a (or one) word briefly. My (or upon my) word exclamation of surprise etc. Take a person at his or her word interpret a person''s words literally. Take a person''s word for it believe a person''s statement without investigation etc. The word (or word of god) the bible. Word for word in exactly the same or (of translation) corresponding words. wordless adj. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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