nounπShareThe smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. "wordlanguagelinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething like such a unit of language:"My favorite word in the English language is "beautiful." "languagewordcommunicationwritinglinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. ."Instead of arguing, she chose her words carefully to avoid a fight with her brother. "communicationlanguagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech."My teacher said a kind word to encourage me. "communicationlanguagewordstatementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).""Quiet" was the word for the library study session. "communicationsignalwordphraseessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA proverb or motto.""Our family's word is, 'Treat everyone with kindness.'" "literaturephilosophyculturewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareNews; tidings (used without an article)."Have you had any word from John yet?"communicationmediainfowordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn order; a request or instruction; an expression of will."My teacher gave the class a word to study for the test. "communicationlawgovernmentmilitarydemandactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA promise; an oath or guarantee."I give you my word that I will be there on time."communicationstatementlawmoralvaluebusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brief discussion or conversation."Can I have a word with you?"communicationlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) See words."There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting."languagelinguisticswritingwordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture."Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople."religiontheologyliteraturewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ."Many Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Word of God. "theologyreligionphilosophysoulessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something)."Iβm not sure how to word this letter to the council."languagewritingcommunicationwordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flatter with words, to cajole."The teacher worded her instructions carefully to encourage the students to participate. "languagecommunicationwordactionattitudecharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ply or overpower with words."The salesperson tried to word the customer into buying the expensive car. "communicationlanguagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conjure with a word."The teacher tried to word her instructions carefully so the students understood. "supernaturalreligionmythologyliteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse."The students will word their ideas clearly in their presentations. "communicationlanguagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareTruth, 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.")"communicationlanguagestatementmoralvaluephilosophycharacterwordexclamationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShare(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.""The teacher said the test was hard, and the student replied, 'Word.'" "communicationlanguagewordstatementattitudecultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide."Well worth thee, me friend."beingphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
