word

/wɜːd/ · noun

Meaning

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).
A proverb or motto.
To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).
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.
Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."
(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.
(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.

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