noun
the words that are spoken
Examples
- I listened to his words very closely
noun
the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
Synonyms
Examples
- his compositions always started with the lyrics
- he wrote both words and music
- the song uses colloquial language
noun
language that is spoken or written
Examples
- he has a gift for words
- she put her thoughts into words
noun
an angry dispute
Synonyms
Examples
- they had a quarrel
- they had words
noun
words making up the dialogue of a play
Synonyms
Examples
- the actor forgot his speech
noun
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
Synonyms
Examples
- words are the blocks from which sentences are made
- he hardly said ten words all morning
noun
a brief statement
Synonyms
Examples
- he didn't say a word about it
noun
information about recent and important events
Synonyms
Examples
- they awaited news of the outcome
noun
a verbal command for action
Synonyms
Examples
- when I give the word, charge!
noun
an exchange of views on some topic
Synonyms
Examples
- we had a good discussion
- we had a word or two about it
noun
a promise
Synonyms
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- he gave his word
noun
a string of bits stored in computer memory
Synonyms
Examples
- large computers use words up to 64 bits long
noun
the divine word of God
Synonyms
Son
Word
Logos
Examples
- the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)
noun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
Synonyms
Examples
- he forgot the password
noun
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
Synonyms
Bible
Christian Bible
Book
Good Book
Holy Scripture
Holy Writ
Scripture
Word of God
Word
Examples
- he went to carry the Word to the heathen
verb
put into words or an expression
Synonyms
Examples
- He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees