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/wɜːd/
English
Definitions
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.
verb
- To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).“I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.”
- To flatter with words, to cajole.
- To ply or overpower with words.
- To conjure with a word.
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.
verb
- (except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.“Well worth thee, me friend.”
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