noun “word”
sg. word, pl. words or uncountable
- a small part of language that has its own meaning and is made up of sounds or written letters
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"Apple" is a word that refers to a type of fruit.
- information or news that you receive from someone
I haven't received a word from her since she moved abroad.
- a commitment or promise that someone makes to do something or that something is true
He kept his word and paid back the loan as he had promised.
- a short talk or conversation with someone
Let's step outside for a quick word before the meeting starts.
- the message or teachings of the Christian faith, often referring to the Bible
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
verb “word”
word; he words; past worded, part. worded; ger. wording
- to choose and use specific words to express something
She worded her request carefully, hoping to get a positive response.