What does “word” mean?
- 1
nouna single unit of language with meaning, spoken or written
What does this word mean?
- 2
nouna short talk or piece of news
Can I have a word with you?
- 3
nouna promise
I give you my word that I’ll be there.
Word at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /wɝd/ · WURD
How to use “word” correctly
“In other words” introduces a simpler way of saying the same thing.
Common phrases with “word”
- in other words
- keep your word
- have a word with
- word for word
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- wording
- wordy
Idioms with “word”
- Word of mouth: Information passed from person to person by talking, not through advertising or media.
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