word
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/wɜːd/]
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1. word (noun) — sense 1
Definition: 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.)
Example: But every word, whether written or spoken, which urges the woman to antagonism against the man, every word which is written or spoken to try and make of her a hybrid, self-contained opponent of men, makes a rift in the lute to which the world looks for its sweetest music.
2. word (noun) — sense 2
Definition: 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.): The smallest discrete unit of spoken language with a particular meaning, composed of one or more phonemes and one or more morphemes.
Example: Then all was silent save the voice of the high priest, whose words grew louder and louder, […]
3. word (noun) — sense 3
Definition: 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.): The smallest discrete unit of written language with a particular meaning, composed of one or more letters or symbols and one or more morphemes.
Example: Polonius: What do you read, my lord?
Hamlet: Words, words, words.
4. word (verb) — sense 1
Definition: To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).
Example: strongly worded letter
5. word (verb) — sense 2
Definition: To flatter with words, to cajole.
Example: He words me, girls, he words me, that I should not / be noble to myself.
6. word (verb) — sense 3
Definition: To ply or overpower with words.
Example: […] if one were to be worded to death, Italian is the fittest Language [for that task]
7. word (intj) — sense 1
Definition: Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement “My word is my bond.”
Example: "Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")
8. word (intj) — sense 2
Definition: An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.
Example: "[…] Know what I'm sayin'?" / "Word!" the other man strongly agreed. "Let's do this — "
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