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Not to be confused with «climb», a clime is a region known for its weather. In the dead of winter, we dream about heading to sunny climes, where we can hang out in shorts.

The key to remembering clime is that it’s so similar to «climate,» with which it shares the Greek root klima, «zone.» So a clime is a zone that has a characteristic climate. Folks in colder climes think nothing of the kind of snowfall that we down here in the south get all panicked about. But then again, when they come here to our warmer clime, they forget to put on sunscreen; people from one clime can learn a lot from a visit to a different clime.

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We’re pretty sure you know that a word is a unit of language. However, it has many other meanings, like a ‘short talk,’ ‘a reprimand,’ ‘a promise or pledge,’ or any expression or utterance. News or rumor can also be word, and so can a password and an order or command. Informally, it can be combined with the first letter of a taboo word in order to avoid saying the word itself. As a verb, it means ‘to express in words.’

Example sentences

Could you come into my office? I’d like a word about the conference next week.
The boss had to have a word with the new employee about his scruffy appearance.
Anne won’t let us down; she gave us her word.
Words won’t help us; we need action.
Word of the king’s decree had reached even the furthest corners of the land.
The boss’s word is law around here.
The teacher suspended the student because he used the F word in class.
Charlotte thought carefully about how to word the letter.

Words often used with word

have words: with words always in the plural, to have a disagreement or argument. Example: “Ben and Dan had words last week, because Dan was flirting with Ben’s girlfriend.”

be as good as your word: keep your promise. Example: “I didn’t really think Frances could organize the transport at such short notice, but she was as good as her word and managed to arrange everything in time.”

a man of his word, a woman of her word: someone who is trustworthy. Example: “Leo says he’ll get us to the airport in time and he’s a man of his word, so I’m sure he’ll do it.”

put in a word for someone, put in a good word for someone: speak favorably of someone, commend. Example: “You’re applying for a job at that firm? I know the boss; I’ll put in a word for you, if you like.”

my word!: an interjection expressing surprise. Example: “My word! I didn’t expect to see you here.”

take someone’s word for something: believe someone without any further evidence. Example: “I can’t prove it wasn’t me who broke the window; you’ll just have to take my word for it!”

In pop culture

To take the words out of someone’s mouth is a figurative expression meaning that you say something just as someone else was about to say it. You can listen to Meatloaf singing about just that here:

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The word on the street is an expression meaning ‘a current rumor or piece of gossip.’ For example: “The word on the street is that all the best people are reading Word Reference’s Word of the Day.”

Related forms

wording (noun), wordplay (noun), wordsmith (noun), wordy (adjective), wordless (adjective)

Origin

Word dates back to before the year 900. Unlike many other terms that have changed pronunciation and spelling, word has remained just as we know it since Old English. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic wurdan, from the Proto-Indo-European root were– (to speak or say). It is related to the Old Saxon and Old Frisian word, the Dutch woord, the Old High German wort, the German Wort, the Old Norse orð (or orth), the Gothic waurd and the Latin verbum, all meaning ‘word,’ as well as the Lithuanian var̃das (name). It is also, if more distantly, related to the English word verb and many other modern terms derived from the Latin verbum. It has always kept its original meaning, ‘a unit of language,’ and the theological sense (the word of God), as well as ‘promise,’ also date back to before the year 900. Word-for-word, meaning an exact replica of what someone has said or written, dates back to the late 14th century, while the phrase to have words, usually in the plural, meaning ‘a verbal altercation,’ dates back to the mid-15th century. The expression word of mouth appeared in the mid-16th century. The verb comes from the noun and, meaning ‘to utter,’ dates back to around the year 1200. The sense ‘put into words’ appeared in the early 17th century.

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Catastrophe

(Noun) — A terrible event in which there is a lot of destruction, suffering, or death.

Example: The earthquake and tsunami in Japan has been a catastrophe.

Similar word: Disaster

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Compassion

A strong feeling of sympathy for someone who is suffering, and a desire to help them

Examples: The Doctor felt compassion for his patient with cancer / The criminal had no compassion for his victim.

Similar word: empathy

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Confess

(Verb) — to admit, especially to the police, that you have done something wrong or illegal. Example: Edward confessed to being a spy.

To admit something that you feel embarrassed about. Example: I must confess I don’t visit my parents as often as I should.

Similar word: Admit

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Vacancy

1. A job that is available for someone to start doing. Example: We have no vacancies for photographers at the moment.

2. A room in a hotel or building that is not being used and is available for someone to stay in. Example: Let me see if we have a vacancy for tonight.

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Graduation

(Noun) — the time when you complete your education or a university degree course. Example: After graduation, Neil moved to Ohio to become an accountant.

(Noun) — a ceremony at which you receive a university degree or diploma. Example: I am looking forward to my graduation day.

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Adventure

(Noun) — An exciting experience in which dangerous, unusual or fun things happen. Example: We had a great adventure in the jungle today; Are there any adventure movies on at the cinema?

Willingness to try new things and take risks. Example: Come on — where’s your sense of adventure?

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Commute

(Verb) To make a journey between home and work. Example: Jim commutes to Manhattan every day.

(Noun) The journey to work each day. Example: My morning commute takes 45-minutes.

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Promotion

1. A move to a more important job or position in a company or organization. Example: Your promotion to Senior Editor is now official.

2. An activity intended to help sell a product, or the product that is being promoted. Example: We are going to hold a Winter sales promotion.

3. The activity of persuading people to support something. Example: Next month will be the promotion our Summer range of clothes.

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