word

Definitions

1. 1noun

   The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice, and by custom expressing an idea or ideas; a single component part of human speech or language; a constituent part of a sentence; a term; a vocable.

2. 2noun

   Hence, the written or printed character, or combination of characters, expressing such a term; as, the words on a page.

3. 3noun

   Talk; discourse; speech; language.

4. 4noun

   Account; tidings; message; communication; information; -- used only in the singular.

5. 5noun

   Signal; order; command; direction.

6. 6noun

   Language considered as implying the faith or authority of the person who utters it; statement; affirmation; declaration; promise.

7. 7noun

   Verbal contention; dispute.

8. 8noun

   A brief remark or observation; an expression; a phrase, clause, or short sentence.

9. 9intransitive verb

   To use words, as in discussion; to argue; to dispute.

10. 10transitive verb

    To express in words; to phrase.

11. 11transitive verb

    To ply with words; also, to cause to be by the use of a word or words.

12. 12transitive verb

    To flatter with words; to cajole.

13. 13noun

    a unit of language that native speakers can identify

    "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"

    "he hardly said ten words all morning"

14. 14noun

    the sacred writings of the Christian religions

    "he went to carry the Word to the heathen"

    Synonyms

    biblebookscripture
15. 15noun

    information about recent and important events

    "they awaited news of the outcome"

    Synonyms

    intelligencenewstidings
16. 16noun

    a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

    "he forgot the password"

    Synonyms

    countersignparolepasswordwatchword
17. 17noun

    a brief statement

    "he didn't say a word about it"

18. 18noun

    an exchange of views on some topic

    "we had a good discussion"

    "we had a word or two about it"

    Synonyms

    discussion
19. 19noun

    a verbal command for action

    "when I give the word, charge!"

20. 20noun

    a promise

    "he gave his word"

    Synonyms

    parole
21. 21noun

    the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)

    Synonyms

    logosson
22. 22noun

    a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory

    "large computers use words up to 64 bits long"

23. 23verb

    put into words or an expression

    "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"

    Synonyms

    articulateformulatephrase