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word /wɜrd/USA pronunciation  
n. 

1. Linguistics a unit of a language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation and functioning as a carrier of meaning:[countable]«A,» «bicycle,» «won’t,» and «speedy» are words in English.
2. words, [plural]
   • verbal expression:to express one’s emotions in words.
   • Music and Dancethe text or lyrics of a song:I like the tune, but the words seem silly.
   • a quarrel:We had words and she left angrily.

3. a short talk:[countable]asked to have a word with me before I left.
4. something said;
   an expression or utterance:[countable]a word of warning.
5. assurance or promise:[one’s + ~]He gave his word (that) he’d be on time.
6. news;
   information:[uncountable]When did you receive word of his death?
7. a verbal signal, as a password:[countable]Say the secret word and I’ll open the door.
8. a command that has authority:[countable]When the sergeant gives the word, begin firing.
9. Computing[countable] a string of bits of a certain length treated as a unit for storage and processing by a computer.
10. (used to form a usually humorous expression by combining with the initial letter of a taboo or supposedly taboo word):Taxes are the politicians’ dreaded T-word.

v. [~ + object]

1. to express in words:See if you can word this statement more clearly.

Idioms

1. Idioms be as good as one’s word, [no object] to do what one has promised.
2. Idioms eat one’s words, to take back one’s statement:He thinks we won’t finish on time; let’s make him eat his words by finishing early!
3. Idioms in a word, in short:In a word, we’re bankrupt.
4. Idioms in so many words, in terms that are completely clear and say exactly what is meant;
   explicitly:She didn’t say so in so many words, but I think she likes you.
5. Idioms of few words, not talkative:a man of few words.
6. Idioms of many words, talkative;
   wordy.
7. Idioms put in a (good) word for, [~ + object] to speak favorably on behalf of.
8. Idioms take (someone) at one’s word, [take + object + at + one’s + ~] to believe (someone) to be telling the truth.
9. Idioms take the words out of someone’s mouth, to say exactly what another person was about to say.

word 
(wûrd),USA pronunciation n. 

1. a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes black′bird′ from black′ bird′. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages.
2. words:
   • speech or talk:to express one’s emotion in words; Words mean little when action is called for.
   • the text or lyrics of a song as distinguished from the music.
   • contentious or angry speech;
     a quarrel:We had words and she walked out on me.

3. a short talk or conversation:Marston, I’d like a word with you.
4. an expression or utterance:a word of warning.
5. warrant, assurance, or promise:I give you my word I’ll be there.
6. news;
   tidings;
   information:We received word of his death.
7. a verbal signal, as a password, watchword, or countersign.
8. an authoritative utterance, or command:His word was law.
9. ComputingAlso called machine word. a string of bits, characters, or bytes treated as a single entity by a computer, particularly for numeric purposes.
10. (cap.) Also called the Word, the Word of God. 
    • the Scriptures;
      the Bible.
    • the Logos.
    • the message of the gospel of Christ.

11. a proverb or motto.
12. at a word, in immediate response to an order or request;
    in an instant:At a word they came to take the situation in hand.
13. be as good as one’s word, to hold to one’s promises.
14. eat one’s words, to retract one’s statement, esp. with humility:They predicted his failure, but he made them eat their words.
15. have a word, to talk briefly:Tell your aunt that I would like to have a word with her.
16. have no words for, to be unable to describe:She had no words for the sights she had witnessed.
17. in a word, in summary;
    in short:In a word, there was no comparison.Also, in one word. 
18. in so many words, in unequivocal terms;
    explicitly:She told them in so many words to get out.
19. keep one’s word, to fulfill one’s promise:I said I’d meet the deadline, and I kept my word.
20. man of his word or woman of her word, a person who can be trusted to keep a promise;
    a reliable person.
21. of few words, laconic;
    taciturn:a woman of few words but of profound thoughts.
22. of many words, talkative;
    loquacious;
    wordy:a person of many words but of little wit.
23. put in a good word for, to speak favorably of;
    commend:He put in a good word for her with the boss.Also, put in a word for. 
24. take one at one’s word, to take a statement to be literal and true.
25. take the words out of one’s mouth, to say exactly what another person was about to say.
26. weigh one’s words, to choose one’s words carefully in speaking or writing:It was an important message, and he was weighing his words.

v.t.

1. to express in words;
   select words to express;
   phrase:to word a contract with great care.

interj.

1. my word! or upon my word! (used as an exclamation of surprise or astonishment.)

• 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged statement, declaration.
• 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged pledge.
• 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged message, report, account.
• 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged catchword, shibboleth.

word /wɜːd/ n

1. one of the units of speech or writing that native speakers of a language usually regard as the smallest isolable meaningful element of the language, although linguists would analyse these further into morphemes
2. an instance of vocal intercourse; chat, talk, or discussion: to have a word with someone
3. an utterance or expression, esp a brief one: a word of greeting
4. news or information: he sent word that he would be late
5. a verbal signal for action; command: when I give the word, fire!
6. an undertaking or promise: I give you my word, he kept his word
7. an autocratic decree or utterance; order: his word must be obeyed
8. a watchword or slogan, as of a political party: the word now is «freedom»
9. a set of bits used to store, transmit, or operate upon an item of information in a computer, such as a program instruction
10. as good as one’s word ⇒ doing what one has undertaken or promised to do
11. at a word ⇒ at once
12. by word of mouth ⇒ orally rather than by written means
13. in a word ⇒ briefly or in short
14. my word! ⇒ an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc
15. Austral an exclamation of agreement
16. of one’s word ⇒ given to or noted for keeping one’s promises: I am a man of my word
17. put in a word for, put in a good word for ⇒ to make favourable mention of (someone); recommend
18. take someone at his word, take someone at her word ⇒ to assume that someone means, or will do, what he or she says: when he told her to go, she took him at his word and left
19. take someone’s word for it ⇒ to accept or believe what someone says
20. the last word ⇒ the latest or most fashionable design, make, or model: the last word in bikinis
21. the finest example (of some quality, condition, etc): the last word in luxury
22. the word ⇒ the proper or most fitting expression: cold is not the word for it, it’s freezing!
23. upon my word! ⇒ archaic on my honour
24. an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc
25. word for word ⇒ (of a report, transcription, etc) using exactly the same words as those employed in the situation being reported; verbatim
26. word of honour ⇒ a promise; oath
27. (modifier) of, relating to, or consisting of words

vb

1. (transitive) to state in words, usually specially selected ones; phrase
2. (transitive) often followed by up: Austral informal to inform or advise (a person)

See also wordsEtymology: Old English word; related to Old High German wort, Old Norse orth, Gothic waurd, Latin verbum, Sanskrit vratá command