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.)"The teacher wrote new vocabulary words on the board. "languagewordlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething like such a unit of language:"My brother used words to explain the math problem. "languagewordwritinglinguisticscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. ."His presentation was full of impressive words, but lacked any concrete plan to address the company's problems. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech."My teacher wrote down the important words from the lesson on the board. "languagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words)."The coach shouted, "Defense! Defense!" These words were the team's signal to press hard. "communicationlanguagesignalphrasewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA proverb or motto."My grandfather lived by the words, "Early to bed, early to rise," always waking up before dawn. "wordphraseliteraturelanguagecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareNews; tidings (used without an article)."Have you had any word from John yet?"communicationmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn order; a request or instruction; an expression of will."The general gave the soldiers his words: "Hold the line!" "communicationdemandgovernmentlawmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA promise; an oath or guarantee."I give you my word that I will be there on time."lawbusinesspoliticsgovernmentstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brief discussion or conversation."Can I have a word with you?"communicationlanguageChat 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."languagelinguisticswordChat 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."religiontheologydoctrinewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ."In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God; some believe this "Word" refers to Jesus Christ. "religiontheologyChat 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."languagewritingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flatter with words, to cajole."The salesperson worded her with promises of incredible savings to get her to buy the expensive car. "communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ply or overpower with words."The lawyer worded the jury for hours, trying to sway their opinion. "communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conjure with a word."The magician worded his incantation carefully, hoping to summon a spirit. "languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse."Instead of arguing, let's words our feelings calmly and respectfully. "languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAngry debate or conversation; argument."After she found out the truth, she had words with him, to tell him how she felt."communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLines in a script for a performance."You better get your words memorised before rehearsal next Saturday."literatureentertainmentlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLyrics."The composer set the words to music."musicliteraturewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading