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word

Listen/wɜːd/
Listen/wɝd/

noun

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
    Something like such a unit of language:
      The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .
        Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.
          A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).
          mum's the word
            A proverb or motto.
              News; tidings (used without an article).
              Have you had any word from John yet?
                An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.
                Don't fire till I give the word
                  A promise; an oath or guarantee.
                  I give you my word that I will be there on time.
                  • promise
                  A brief discussion or conversation.
                  Can I have a word with you?
                    (in the plural) See words.
                    There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting.
                      (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.
                      • Bible
                      • word of God
                      (sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.
                      • God
                      • Logos

                      verb

                      To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).
                      I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.
                      • express
                      • phrase
                      • put into words
                      • state
                      To flatter with words, to cajole.
                        To ply or overpower with words.
                          To conjure with a word.
                            To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.

                              interjection

                              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.