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word
(wûrd)n.
1. A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.
2.
a. Something said; an utterance, remark, or comment: May I say a word about that?
b. A command or direction; an order: gave the word to retreat.
c. An assurance or promise; sworn intention: She has kept her word.
d. A verbal signal; a password or watchword.
3. words
a. Discourse or talk; speech: Actions speak louder than words.
b. Music The text of a vocal composition; lyrics.
c. Hostile or angry remarks made back and forth.
4.
a. News: Any word on your promotion?
b. Rumor: Word has it they're divorcing.
5. Used euphemistically in combination with the initial letter of a term that is considered offensive or taboo or that one does not want to utter: "Although economists here will not call it a recession yet, the dreaded 'R' word is beginning to pop up in the media" (Francine S. Kiefer).
6. Word
a. See Logos.
b. The Scriptures; the Bible.
7. Computers A set of bits that is of a fixed size and is typically operated on by a computer's processor.
tr.v. word·ed, word·ing, words
To express in words: worded the petition carefully.
interj.
Idioms: Slang Used to express approval or an affirmative response to something. Sometimes used with up.
at a word
In immediate response.
good word
1. A favorable comment: She put in a good word for me.
2. Favorable news.
have a word with
To have a brief conversation with (someone); speak to.
have no words for
To be unable to describe or talk about.
in a word
In short; in summary: In a word, the situation is serious.
in so many words
1. In precisely those words; exactly: hinted at impending indictments but did not say it in so many words.
2. Speaking candidly and straightforwardly: In so many words, the weather has been beastly.
of few words
Not conversational or loquacious; laconic: a person of few words.
of (one's) word
Displaying personal dependability: a woman of her word.
take at (someone's) word
To be convinced of another's sincerity and act in accord with his or her statement: We took them at their word that the job would be done on time.
take (someone's) word for it
To believe what someone says without investigating further.
upon my word
Indeed; really.
[Middle English, from Old English; see wer- in Indo-European roots.]
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word
(wɜːd)n
1. (Linguistics) 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. (Computer Science) computing 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!
a. an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc
b. Austral an exclamation of agreement
15. of one's word given to or noted for keeping one's promises: I am a man of my word.
16. put in a word for put in a good word for to make favourable mention of (someone); recommend
17. 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.
18. take someone's word for it to accept or believe what someone says
19. the last word
a. the closing remark of a conversation or argument, esp a remark that supposedly settles an issue
b. the latest or most fashionable design, make, or model: the last word in bikinis.
c. the finest example (of some quality, condition, etc): the last word in luxury.
20. the word the proper or most fitting expression: cold is not the word for it, it's freezing!.
21. upon my word!
a. archaic on my honour
b. an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc
22. word for word
a. (of a report, transcription, etc) using exactly the same words as those employed in the situation being reported; verbatim
b. translated by substituting each word in the new text for each corresponding word in the original rather than by general sense
23. word of honour a promise; oath
24. (modifier) of, relating to, or consisting of words: a word list.
vb
25. (tr) to state in words, usually specially selected ones; phrase
26. informal (often foll by: up) Austral to inform or advise (a person)
[Old English word; related to Old High German wort, Old Norse orth, Gothic waurd, Latin verbum, Sanskrit vratá command]
Word
(wɜːd)n
1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity the 2nd person of the Trinity
2. (Theology) Scripture, the Bible, or the Gospels as embodying or representing divine revelation. Often called: the Word of God
[translation of Greek logos, as in John 1:1]
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word
(wɜrd)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, is typically seen as the smallest such unit capable of independent use, is separated from other such units by spaces in writing, and is often distinguished phonologically, as by accent or pause.
2. words,
a. verbal expression, esp. speech or talk: to express one's emotions in words.
b. the text or lyrics of a song as distinguished from the music.
c. contentious or angry speech; a quarrel.
3. a short talk or conversation: May I have 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 an uprising.
7. a verbal signal, as a password, watchword, or countersign.
8. an authoritative utterance or command: His word was law.
9. a string of bits or bytes of fixed length treated as a unit for storage and processing by a computer.
10. (cap.) Also called the Word, the Word′ of God′.
a. the Scriptures; the Bible.
b. the Logos.
c. the message of the gospel of Christ.
11. a proverb or motto.
12. (used to form a usu. humorous euphemism by combining with the initial letter of a taboo or supposedly taboo word): a ban on television's use of the F-word. Taxes - politicians' dreaded T-word.
v.t. 13. to select words to express; phrase: to word a contract carefully.
interj. 14. Sometimes, word up. Slang. (used to express satisfaction, approval, or agreement): You got a job? Word!
Idioms: 1. be as good as one's word, to do what one has promised.
2. eat one's words, to retract one's statement, esp. with humility.
3. in a word, in summary; in short.
4. in so many words, in unequivocal terms; explicitly: She told them in so many words to get out.
5. man of his word or woman of her word, a trustworthy, reliable person.
6. my word! or upon my word! (used as an exclamation of surprise or astonishment.)
7. of few words, not talkative; laconic; taciturn.
8. of many words, talkative; loquacious; wordy.
9. put in a (good) word for, to speak favorably on behalf of; commend.
10. take one at one's word, to take a statement to be literal and true.
11. take the words out of someone's mouth, to say exactly what another person was about to say.
[before 900; Middle English, Old English, c. Old Frisian, Old Saxon word, Old High German wort, Old Norse orth, Gothic waurd; akin to Latin verbum word, Lithuanian vardas name]
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Word(s)
See Also: SPEAKING; WORDS, DEFINED; WORDS, EFFECT OF; WORDS OF PRAISE; WRITERS/WRITING
- Applying words like bandages —William Mcllvanney
- Words should be scattered like seed; no matter how small the seed may be, if it has once found favorable ground, it unfolds its strength —Seneca
- Words, like Nature, half reveal and half conceal the Soul within —Alfred, Lord Tennyson
- Her words still hung in the air between us like a whisp of tobacco smoke —Evelyn Waugh
- It is with words as with sunbeams, the more they are condensed, the deeper they burn —Robert Southey
- Words, like men, grow an individuality; their character changes with years and with use —Anon
- Words, like fine flowers, have their color too —Ernest Rhys
- Words, like clothes, get old-fashioned, or mean and ridiculous, when they have been for some time laid aside —William Hazlitt
- Words, like fashions, disappear and recur throughout English history —Virginia Graham
- The word seemed to linger in the air, to throb in the air like the note of a violin —Katherine Mansfield
- Her words at first seemed fitful like the talking of the trees —Dante Gabriel Rossetti
- (She spoke to them slowly,) dropping the words like ping pong balls —Helen Hudson
- Every word hanging like the sack of cement on a murdered body at the bottom of the river —Diane Wakoski
- Her words fell like rain on a waterproof umbrella; they made a noise, but they could not reach the head which they seemed destined to deluge —Frances Trollope
- His words were smoother than oil (and yet be they swords) —The Book of Common Prayer
- It is as easy to draw back a stone thrown from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken —Menander
- Like blood from a cut vein, words flowed —James Morrow
- My words slipped from me like broken weapons —Edith Wharton
- An old sentence … ran through her mind like a frightened mouse in a maze —Babs H. Deal
- The rest [words meant to remain unspoken] rolled out like string from a hidden ball of twine —Lynne Sharon Schwartz
- The sentence rang over and over again in his mind like a dirge —Margaret Millar
- Stiff as frozen rope words poke out —Marge Piercy
- They [a group at a party] flung them [words] like weapons, handled them like jewels, tossed them on air with reckless abandon as though they scattered confetti —Mary Hedin
- The word hissed like steam escaping from an overloaded pressure system —Ross Macdonald
- A word once spoken, like an arrow shot, can never be retracted —Anon
This simile was first used by Talmudic rabbis
- Words as meaningless and wonderful as wind chimes —Sharon Sheehe Stark
- The words came out like bullets —H. E. Bates
- Words came out … tumbling like a litter of puppies from a kennel —F. van Wyck Mason
- The words crumbled in his mouth like ashes —William Diehl
- Words … danced in my mind like wild ponies that moved only to my command —Hortense Calisher
- Words falling softly as rose petals —Mary Hedin
- Words, frothy and toneless like a chain of bursting bubbles —L. P. Hartley
- Words gushing and tumbling as if a hose had been turned on —Rose Tremain
- Words gush like toothpaste —Margaret Atwood
- The words [just spoken] hung like smoke in the air —Doris Grumbach
- Words … like bits of cold wind —Mary Hedin
- (She dealt her) words like blades —Emily Dickinson
- Words, like butterflies, stagger from his lips —John Updike
- Words, like glass, obscure when they do not aid vision —Joseph Joubet
- Words … limp and clear like a jellyfish … hard and mean and secretive like a horned snail … austere and comical as top hats, or smooth and lively and flattering as ribbons —Alice Munro
The narrator of Munro’s story, Spelling, contemplates the meaning of words while visiting an old woman.
- The word spiralled through the silence like a worm in wood —Harris Downey
- The words (out) of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords —The Holy Bible/Psalms
- Words … plunked down with a click like chessmen —Yehuda Amichai
- Words … poured wetly from her red lips as from a pitcher —Lynne Sharon Schwartz
- The words rang in the silence like the sound of a great cash register —Kingsley Amis
- Words ran together too quickly, like rapid water —Joanna Wojewski Higgins
- Words roll around in Benna’s mouth [heroine of novel, Anagrams, by Lorrie Moore] like Life Savers on a tongue —Carol Hills, New York Times Book Review, November 2, 1986
- Words that string and creep like insects —Conrad Aiken
- Words … tumbling out and tripping over each other like mice —Susan Fromberg Schaeffer
- The words went by like flights of moths under the star-soaked sky —Adrienne Rich
- Words … white and anonymous as a snowball —Donald McCaig
See Also: WHITE
- (If he once … let loose … the) words would come like a great flood, like vomiting —George Garrett
- Your words to the end, hard as a pair of new cowboy boots —A. D. Winans
See Also: TOUGHNESS
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Past participle: worded
Gerund: wording
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| Noun | 1. | word - 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" language unit, linguistic unit - one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed anagram - a word or phrase spelled by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase anaphor - a word (such as a pronoun) used to avoid repetition; the referent of an anaphor is determined by its antecedent antonym, opposite, opposite word - a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other; "to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'" back-formation - a word invented (usually unwittingly by subtracting an affix) on the assumption that a familiar word derives from it charade - a word acted out in an episode of the game of charades cognate word, cognate - a word is cognate with another if both derive from the same word in an ancestral language content word, open-class word - a word to which an independent meaning can be assigned contraction - a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds; "`won't' is a contraction of `will not'"; "`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'" deictic, deictic word - a word specifying identity or spatial or temporal location from the perspective of a speaker or hearer in the context in which the communication occurs; "words that introduce particulars of the speaker's and hearer's shared cognitive field into the message"- R.Rommetveit derivative - (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word; "`electricity' is a derivative of `electric'" diminutive - a word that is formed with a suffix (such as -let or -kin) to indicate smallness dirty word - a word that is considered to be unmentionable; "`failure' is a dirty word to him" dissyllable, disyllable - a word having two syllables descriptor, form, signifier, word form - the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something; "the inflected forms of a word can be represented by a stem and a list of inflections to be attached" four-letter Anglo-Saxon word, four-letter word - any of several short English words (often having 4 letters) generally regarded as obscene or offensive closed-class word, function word - a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning guide word, guideword, catchword - a word printed at the top of the page of a dictionary or other reference book to indicate the first or last item on that page head word, head - (grammar) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent headword - a word placed at the beginning of a line or paragraph (as in a dictionary entry) heteronym - two words are heteronyms if they are spelled the same way but differ in pronunciation; "the word `bow' is an example of a heteronym" holonym, whole name - a word that names the whole of which a given word is a part; "`hat' is a holonym for `brim' and `crown'" homonym - two words are homonyms if they are pronounced or spelled the same way but have different meanings key word - a significant word used in indexing or cataloging hybrid, loanblend, loan-blend - a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., `monolingual' has a Greek prefix and a Latin root) loanword, loan - a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English meronym, part name - a word that names a part of a larger whole; "`brim' and `crown' are meronyms of `hat'" metonym - a word that denotes one thing but refers to a related thing; "Washington is a metonym for the United States government"; "plastic is a metonym for credit card" monosyllabic word, monosyllable - a word or utterance of one syllable hapax legomenon, nonce word - a word with a special meaning used for a special occasion oxytone - word having stress or an acute accent on the last syllable palindrome - a word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward primitive - a word serving as the basis for inflected or derived forms; "`pick' is the primitive from which `picket' is derived" paroxytone - word having stress or acute accent on the next to last syllable partitive - word (such a `some' or `less') that is used to indicate a part as distinct from a whole |
| 2. | word - a brief statement; "he didn't say a word about it" statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" | |
| 3. |  word - information about recent and important events; "they awaited news of the outcome"info, information - a message received and understood good word - good news latest - the most recent news or development; "have you heard the latest?" update - news that updates your information | |
| 4. | word - a verbal command for action; "when I give the word, charge!" order - (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed; "the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London" | |
| 5. | word - an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it" speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication, oral communication, speech, language - (language) communication by word of mouth; "his speech was garbled"; "he uttered harsh language"; "he recorded the spoken language of the streets" argumentation, debate, argument - a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on" deliberation - (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question; "the deliberations of the jury" group discussion, conference - a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic panel discussion - discussion of a subject of public interest by a group of persons forming a panel usually before an audience postmortem, post-mortem - discussion of an event after it has occurred public discussion, ventilation - free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest; "such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion" negotiation, talks, dialogue - a discussion intended to produce an agreement; "the buyout negotiation lasted several days"; "they disagreed but kept an open dialogue"; "talks between Israelis and Palestinians" | |
| 6. |  word - a promise; "he gave his word" promise - a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future | |
| 7. | word - a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory; "large computers use words up to 64 bits long" computer memory unit - a unit for measuring computer memory byte - a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information | |
| 8. | Word - the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) | |
| 9. |  word - a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password"positive identification - evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance; "a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people" | |
| 10. |  Word - the sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen"religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing - writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity family Bible - a large Bible with pages to record marriages and births Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible Testament - either of the two main parts of the Christian Bible New Testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible covenant - (Bible) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return eisegesis - personal interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible) using your own ideas exegesis - an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) text - a passage from the Bible that is used as the subject of a sermon; "the preacher chose a text from Psalms to introduce his sermon" Gabriel - (Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God Noachian deluge, Noah and the Flood, Noah's flood, the Flood - (Biblical) the great deluge that is said in the Book of Genesis to have occurred in the time of Noah; it was brought by God upon the earth because of the wickedness of human beings demythologise, demythologize - remove the mythical element from (writings); "the Bible should be demythologized and examined for its historical value" | |
| Verb | 1. |  word - put into words or an expression; "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"ask - direct or put; seek an answer to; "ask a question" lexicalise, lexicalize - make or coin into a word or accept a new word into the lexicon of a language; "The concept expressed by German `Gemuetlichkeit' is not lexicalized in English" formularise, formularize - express as a formula |
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word
noun
1. term, name, expression, designation, appellation (formal), locution, vocable The word `ginseng' comes from the Chinese word `Shen-seng'.
2. chat, tête-à-tête, talk, discussion, consultation, chitchat, brief conversation, colloquy, confabulation, confab (informal), heart-to-heart, powwow (informal) James, could I have a quick word with you?
3. comment, remark, expression, declaration, utterance, brief statement I'd like to say a word of thanks to everyone who helped me.
4. message, news, latest (informal), report, information, account, notice, advice, communication, intelligence, bulletin, dispatch, gen (Brit. informal), communiqué, intimation, tidings There is no word from the authorities on the reported attack.
5. promise, guarantee, pledge, undertaking, vow, assurance, oath, parole, word of honour, solemn oath, solemn word He simply cannot be trusted to keep his word.
6. command, will, order, go-ahead (informal), decree, bidding, mandate, commandment, edict, ukase (rare) I want nothing said about this until I give the word.
7. rumour, talk, gossip, hearsay, the word on the street (informal) The word is that he's planning to retire.
plural noun
1. remark, comment, statement, observation, declaration, utterance, pronouncement I was devastated when her words came true.
verb
have words argue, fight, row, clash, disagree, fall out (informal), feud, quarrel, squabble, wrangle, bicker, have a row, lock horns, cross swords, be at each other's throats, have a tiff (informal), have a barney (Brit. informal) We had words and she stormed out.
in a word briefly, in short, in a nutshell, to sum up, succinctly, concisely, not to put too fine a point on it, to put it briefly `Don't you like her?' `In a word - no.'
the last word
the last word in something epitome, newest, best, latest, crown, cream, rage, ultimate, vogue, perfection, mother of all (informal), quintessence, crème de la crème (French), ne plus ultra (French), dernier cri (French) The spa is the last word in luxury.
word for word
1. verbatim, precisely, exactly, faithfully, to the letter, line for line, letter-for-letter He repeated the whole conversation word for word.
2. verbatim, direct, strict, accurate, exact, precise, faithful, literal, unadulterated, unabridged, unvarnished, undeviating, unembellished a word-for-word account of what had been said
Quotations
"In the beginning was the Word" Bible: St. John
"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind" [Rudyard Kipling]
"For words, like Nature, half reveal"
"And half conceal the Soul within" [Alfred, Lord Tennyson]
"`When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in a rather scornful tone, `it means just what I choose it to mean - neither more nor less.'" [Lewis Carroll Through the Looking-Glass]
"Words just say what you want them to say; they don't know any better" [A.L. Kennedy The Role of Notable Silences in Scottish History]
"and once sent out, a word takes wing beyond recall" [Horace Epistles]
"Words are the physicians of a mind diseased" [Aeschylus Prometheus Bound]
"Thought flies and words go on foot" [Julien Green Journal]
"How often misused words generate misleading thoughts" [Herbert Spencer Principles of Ethics]
"Words are the tokens current and accepted for conceits, as moneys are for values" [Francis Bacon The Advancement of Learning]
"Words are wise men's counters, they do but reckon by them" [Thomas Hobbes Leviathan]
"Oaths are but words, and words but wind" [Samuel Butler Hudibras]
"In the beginning was the Word" Bible: St. John
"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind" [Rudyard Kipling]
"For words, like Nature, half reveal"
"And half conceal the Soul within" [Alfred, Lord Tennyson]
"`When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in a rather scornful tone, `it means just what I choose it to mean - neither more nor less.'" [Lewis Carroll Through the Looking-Glass]
"Words just say what you want them to say; they don't know any better" [A.L. Kennedy The Role of Notable Silences in Scottish History]
"and once sent out, a word takes wing beyond recall" [Horace Epistles]
"Words are the physicians of a mind diseased" [Aeschylus Prometheus Bound]
"Thought flies and words go on foot" [Julien Green Journal]
"How often misused words generate misleading thoughts" [Herbert Spencer Principles of Ethics]
"Words are the tokens current and accepted for conceits, as moneys are for values" [Francis Bacon The Advancement of Learning]
"Words are wise men's counters, they do but reckon by them" [Thomas Hobbes Leviathan]
"Oaths are but words, and words but wind" [Samuel Butler Hudibras]
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
word
noun1. A sound or combination of sounds that symbolizes and communicates a meaning:
3. Something communicated, as information:
4. A declaration that one will or will not do a certain thing:
5. An authoritative indication to be obeyed:
behest, bidding, charge, command, commandment, dictate, direction, directive, injunction, instruction (often used in plural), mandate, order.
6. New information, especially about recent events and happenings:
Informal: scoop.
7. Idle, often sensational and groundless talk about others:
Slang: scuttlebutt.
8. A discussion, often heated, in which a difference of opinion is expressed.Used in plural:
altercation, argument, bicker, clash, contention, controversy, debate, difficulty, disagreement, dispute, fight, polemic, quarrel, run-in, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle.
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Translations
خَبَر، كَلِمَهكلمةكَلِمَةكَلِمَهمُحادَثَه قَصيرَه
дума
motparaula
slovoslib
ordsamtaleæresordbeskedformulere
vorto
sõna
گفتار
sana
מלה
riječ
szórövid beszélgetés
parolaverbovocabulo
kata
fréttirloforî, heitorðorîorî, samtal
単語福音言葉言語言質
단어말말씀낱말
verbumvocabulum
formulavimasgerai įsimenantisįsiterpti į pokalbįišreikšti žodžiaislaikytis žodžio
godavārdsīsa sarunaizteikt vārdospāris vārduvārds
słowosłowo boże
cuvânt
božie slovočestné slovopár slovsformulovaťslovo
besedačastna besedadržati besedo
rečреч
ord
คำ
từ
word
[wɜːd]A. N
1. (gen) → palabra f; (= remark) → palabra f (Ling) → voz f, vocablo m
I remember every word he said → recuerdo todas y cada una de sus palabras
that's not the word I would have chosen → yo no me hubiera expresado así
the words (= lyrics) → la letra
I won't hear a word against him → no permito que se le critique
a big word → una palabra difícil
in word and deed → de palabra y hecho
words fail me → no me lo puedo creer
words failed me → me quedé sin habla
a man of few words → un hombre nada locuaz
I can't find (the) words to tell you → no encuentro palabras para decirte ...
fine words → palabras elocuentes (pero quizá poco sinceras)
word for word → palabra por palabra
too stupid for words → de lo más estúpido
what's the word for "shop" in Spanish? → ¿cómo se dice "shop" en español?
the Spanish have a word for it → en español existe una palabra para eso
there is no other word for it → no se puede llamar de otro modo
silly isn't the word for it → ¡llamarle estúpido es poco!
I can't get a word out of him → no logro sacarle una palabra
in a word → en pocas palabras, en una palabra
in other words → en otros términos, es decir, esto es
in the words of Calderón → con palabras de Calderón, como dice Calderón
in his own words → con sus propias palabras
she didn't say so in so many words → no lo dijo exactamente así, no lo dijo así concretamente
to have the last word in an argument → decir la última palabra en una discusión
to measure one's words → medir las palabras
by word of mouth → verbalmente, de palabra
a word of advice → un consejo
a word of thanks → unas palabras de agradecimiento
a word of warning → una advertencia
I can't put my feelings into words → no tengo palabras para expresar lo que siento
to put in a (good) word for sb → avalar a algn, interceder por algn
don't say a word about it → no digas nada de eso
he never said a word → no dijo una sola palabra
he didn't say a word about it to me → ni me lo mencionó
nobody had a good word to say about him → nadie quería defenderle, nadie habló en su favor
I now call on Mr Allison to say a few words → ahora le cedo la palabra al Sr. Allison, ahora le invito al Sr. Allison a hacer uso de la palabra
to weigh one's words → medir las palabras
with these words, he sat down → y tras pronunciar estas palabras se sentó
without a word → sin decir palabra or ni pío
from the word go → desde el principio mismo
it's the last word in luxury → es el último grito en lo que a lujo se refiere
you're putting words into my mouth → te refieres a cosas que yo no he dicho
you took the words right out of my mouth → me quitaste la palabra de la boca
the word on the street is that ... → los que saben del tema dicen que ...
many a true word is spoken in jest → las bromas a veces pueden ser veras
a word to the wise (is sufficient) → al buen entendedor pocas palabras le bastan
see also breathe A2
see also eat A
see also edgeways, mince A2
I remember every word he said → recuerdo todas y cada una de sus palabras
that's not the word I would have chosen → yo no me hubiera expresado así
the words (= lyrics) → la letra
I won't hear a word against him → no permito que se le critique
a big word → una palabra difícil
in word and deed → de palabra y hecho
words fail me → no me lo puedo creer
words failed me → me quedé sin habla
a man of few words → un hombre nada locuaz
I can't find (the) words to tell you → no encuentro palabras para decirte ...
fine words → palabras elocuentes (pero quizá poco sinceras)
word for word → palabra por palabra
too stupid for words → de lo más estúpido
what's the word for "shop" in Spanish? → ¿cómo se dice "shop" en español?
the Spanish have a word for it → en español existe una palabra para eso
there is no other word for it → no se puede llamar de otro modo
silly isn't the word for it → ¡llamarle estúpido es poco!
I can't get a word out of him → no logro sacarle una palabra
in a word → en pocas palabras, en una palabra
in other words → en otros términos, es decir, esto es
in the words of Calderón → con palabras de Calderón, como dice Calderón
in his own words → con sus propias palabras
she didn't say so in so many words → no lo dijo exactamente así, no lo dijo así concretamente
to have the last word in an argument → decir la última palabra en una discusión
to measure one's words → medir las palabras
by word of mouth → verbalmente, de palabra
a word of advice → un consejo
a word of thanks → unas palabras de agradecimiento
a word of warning → una advertencia
I can't put my feelings into words → no tengo palabras para expresar lo que siento
to put in a (good) word for sb → avalar a algn, interceder por algn
don't say a word about it → no digas nada de eso
he never said a word → no dijo una sola palabra
he didn't say a word about it to me → ni me lo mencionó
nobody had a good word to say about him → nadie quería defenderle, nadie habló en su favor
I now call on Mr Allison to say a few words → ahora le cedo la palabra al Sr. Allison, ahora le invito al Sr. Allison a hacer uso de la palabra
to weigh one's words → medir las palabras
with these words, he sat down → y tras pronunciar estas palabras se sentó
without a word → sin decir palabra or ni pío
from the word go → desde el principio mismo
it's the last word in luxury → es el último grito en lo que a lujo se refiere
you're putting words into my mouth → te refieres a cosas que yo no he dicho
you took the words right out of my mouth → me quitaste la palabra de la boca
the word on the street is that ... → los que saben del tema dicen que ...
many a true word is spoken in jest → las bromas a veces pueden ser veras
a word to the wise (is sufficient) → al buen entendedor pocas palabras le bastan
see also breathe A2
see also eat A
see also edgeways, mince A2
2. (= talk) to have a word with sb → hablar (dos palabras) con algn, tener unas palabras con algn
I'll have a word with him about it → lo hablaré con él, se lo mencionaré
could I have a (short) word with you? → ¿puedo hablar un momento contigo?
I had a few words with him yesterday → tuve unas palabras con él ayer
to have a word in sb's ear (Brit) → decir algo a algn en confianza
I'll have a word with him about it → lo hablaré con él, se lo mencionaré
could I have a (short) word with you? → ¿puedo hablar un momento contigo?
I had a few words with him yesterday → tuve unas palabras con él ayer
to have a word in sb's ear (Brit) → decir algo a algn en confianza
3. (= angry words)
to have words with sb → reñir or (esp LAm) pelear(se) con algn
the referee had words with him → el árbitro le dijo cuatro palabras
words passed between them → cambiaron algunas palabras injuriosas
to have words with sb → reñir or (esp LAm) pelear(se) con algn
the referee had words with him → el árbitro le dijo cuatro palabras
words passed between them → cambiaron algunas palabras injuriosas
4. (no pl) (= message) → recado m; (= news) → noticia f, aviso m
to bring word of sth to sb → informar a algn de algo
word came that → llegó noticia de que ..., se supo que ...
if word gets out that → si sale a la luz que ..., si llega a saberse que ...
the word is going round that → se dice que ..., corre la voz de que ...
word has it that ..., the word is that → se dice que ...
to leave word (with/for sb) that → dejar recado (con/para algn) de que ..., dejar dicho (con/para algn) que ...
there's still no word from John → todavía no sabemos nada de John
pass the word that it's time to go → diles que es hora de marcharnos
to send word → mandar recado
to send sb word of sth → avisar a algn de algo
to spread the word → propagar la noticia
to bring word of sth to sb → informar a algn de algo
word came that → llegó noticia de que ..., se supo que ...
if word gets out that → si sale a la luz que ..., si llega a saberse que ...
the word is going round that → se dice que ..., corre la voz de que ...
word has it that ..., the word is that → se dice que ...
to leave word (with/for sb) that → dejar recado (con/para algn) de que ..., dejar dicho (con/para algn) que ...
there's still no word from John → todavía no sabemos nada de John
pass the word that it's time to go → diles que es hora de marcharnos
to send word → mandar recado
to send sb word of sth → avisar a algn de algo
to spread the word → propagar la noticia
5. (no pl) (= promise, assurance) → palabra f (de honor)
it's his word against mine → es su palabra contra la mía
to take sb at his word → aceptar lo que algn dice
to break one's word → faltar a or no cumplir la palabra
to give sb one's word (that ...) → dar la palabra a algn (de que ...)
to go back on one's word → faltar a la palabra
you have my word → tienes mi palabra
we only have or we've only got her word for it → todo lo que sabemos es lo que ella dice
to hold or keep sb to his word → hacer que algn cumpla su palabra
word of honour → palabra f, palabra f de honor
to keep one's word → cumplir (lo prometido)
(upon) my word! → ¡caramba!
he's a man of his word → es hombre de palabra
I take your word for it → te creo, ¡basta con que me lo digas!
take my word for it → te lo aseguro
his word is (as good as) his bond → su palabra merece entera confianza
to be as good as one's word → cumplir (lo prometido)
it's his word against mine → es su palabra contra la mía
to take sb at his word → aceptar lo que algn dice
to break one's word → faltar a or no cumplir la palabra
to give sb one's word (that ...) → dar la palabra a algn (de que ...)
to go back on one's word → faltar a la palabra
you have my word → tienes mi palabra
we only have or we've only got her word for it → todo lo que sabemos es lo que ella dice
to hold or keep sb to his word → hacer que algn cumpla su palabra
word of honour → palabra f, palabra f de honor
to keep one's word → cumplir (lo prometido)
(upon) my word! → ¡caramba!
he's a man of his word → es hombre de palabra
I take your word for it → te creo, ¡basta con que me lo digas!
take my word for it → te lo aseguro
his word is (as good as) his bond → su palabra merece entera confianza
to be as good as one's word → cumplir (lo prometido)
B. VT [+ letter etc] → redactar
it's not very clearly worded → está mal redactado
how shall we word it? → ¿cómo lo expresamos?
a simply worded refusal → una negativa sencilla
a well worded declaration → una declaración bien expresada
it's not very clearly worded → está mal redactado
how shall we word it? → ¿cómo lo expresamos?
a simply worded refusal → una negativa sencilla
a well worded declaration → una declaración bien expresada
C. CPD word association N (Psych) → asociación f de palabras
word blindness N → alexia f
word class N → categoría f gramatical (de las palabras)
word count N → recuento m de vocabulario
word formation N → formación f de palabras
word game N → juego m de formación de palabras
word list N → lista f de palabras, vocabulario m
word order N → orden m de palabras
word picture N → descripción f
word processing N → procesamiento m de textos
word processor N → procesador m de textos
word blindness N → alexia f
word class N → categoría f gramatical (de las palabras)
word count N → recuento m de vocabulario
word formation N → formación f de palabras
word game N → juego m de formación de palabras
word list N → lista f de palabras, vocabulario m
word order N → orden m de palabras
word picture N → descripción f
word processing N → procesamiento m de textos
word processor N → procesador m de textos
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word
[ˈwɜːrd] n
(= unit of language) → mot m
what's the word for ... ? → comment dit-on ... ?
What's the word for "pen" in French? → Comment dit-on "pen" en français?
word for word [repeat] → mot pour mot; [translate] → mot à mot
That's word for word what the man said → C'est mot pour mot ce que l'homme a dit.
to put sth into words → exprimer qch
in a word → en un mot
in other words → en d'autres termes
from the word go → depuis le début
what's the word for ... ? → comment dit-on ... ?
What's the word for "pen" in French? → Comment dit-on "pen" en français?
word for word [repeat] → mot pour mot; [translate] → mot à mot
That's word for word what the man said → C'est mot pour mot ce que l'homme a dit.
to put sth into words → exprimer qch
in a word → en un mot
in other words → en d'autres termes
from the word go → depuis le début
(= thing said, remark) → mot m
not a word → pas un mot
Not a word was spoken → Personne ne souffla mot.
I can't understand a word she says → Je ne comprends pas un mot de ce qu'elle dit.
a word of thanks → un mot de remerciement
a word of warning → un avertissement
to have the last word → avoir le dernier mot
to be the last word in sth (= ultimate) → être le summum de qch
not in so many words → pas exactement
to hang on sb's every word → être pendu(e) aux lèvres de qn
a man of few words → un homme de peu de mots
a woman of few words → une femme de peu de mots
to be lost for words (= dumbstruck) → ne savoir que dire
mark my words → souvenez-vous de ce que je dis
to put words in sb's mouth (= misrepresent) → faire dire qch à qn
not a word → pas un mot
Not a word was spoken → Personne ne souffla mot.
I can't understand a word she says → Je ne comprends pas un mot de ce qu'elle dit.
a word of thanks → un mot de remerciement
a word of warning → un avertissement
to have the last word → avoir le dernier mot
to be the last word in sth (= ultimate) → être le summum de qch
not in so many words → pas exactement
to hang on sb's every word → être pendu(e) aux lèvres de qn
a man of few words → un homme de peu de mots
a woman of few words → une femme de peu de mots
to be lost for words (= dumbstruck) → ne savoir que dire
mark my words → souvenez-vous de ce que je dis
to put words in sb's mouth (= misrepresent) → faire dire qch à qn
to take sb's word for it (= believe without further proof) → croire qn sur parole
I'll take your word for it → Je vous crois sur parole.
Take my word for it → Croyez-moi.
I'll take your word for it → Je vous crois sur parole.
Take my word for it → Croyez-moi.
(= conversation) to have a word with sb → toucher un mot à qn
Can I have a word with you? → Puis-je vous toucher un mot?
James, could I have a quiet word? → James, puis-je vous toucher un mot en privé?
to have a word with sb about sth → parler à qn à propos de qch
I need a word with you about the weekend → J'ai besoin de te parler à propos de ce week-end.
to have words with sb (= quarrel) → avoir des mots avec qn
Can I have a word with you? → Puis-je vous toucher un mot?
James, could I have a quiet word? → James, puis-je vous toucher un mot en privé?
to have a word with sb about sth → parler à qn à propos de qch
I need a word with you about the weekend → J'ai besoin de te parler à propos de ce week-end.
to have words with sb (= quarrel) → avoir des mots avec qn
(= promise) → parole f
You have my word → Vous avez ma parole.
to give sb one's word → donner sa parole à qn
to break one's word → manquer à sa parole
to keep one's word → tenir sa parole
a man of his word → un homme de parole
a woman of her word → une femme de parole
You have my word → Vous avez ma parole.
to give sb one's word → donner sa parole à qn
to break one's word → manquer à sa parole
to keep one's word → tenir sa parole
a man of his word → un homme de parole
a woman of her word → une femme de parole
(= news) → nouvelles fpl
to send word of sth → prévenir de qch
to send word of sb → envoyer des nouvelles de qn
to leave word that ... → faire savoir que ... words
to send word of sth → prévenir de qch
to send word of sb → envoyer des nouvelles de qn
to leave word that ... → faire savoir que ... words
npl [song] → paroles fpl
I really like the words of this song → J'adore les paroles de cette chanson.
I really like the words of this song → J'adore les paroles de cette chanson.
vt → rédiger, formulerword association n → association f de motsword-for-word [ˌwɜːrdfərˈwɜːrd] adj [translation] → mot à mot; [quotation] → mot pour motword game n → jeu m de lettres
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word
n
(= unit of language) → Wort nt; words → Wörter pl; (in meaningful sequence) → Worte pl; word division → Silbentrennung f; foreign words → Fremdwörter pl; word for word → Wort für Wort; (= exactly also) → wortwörtlich; cold isn’t the word for it → kalt ist gar kein Ausdruck (dafür); “irresponsible” would be a better word for it → „unverantwortlich“ wäre wohl das treffendere Wort dafür; words cannot describe it → so etwas kann man mit Worten gar nicht beschreiben; beyond words → unbeschreiblich; too funny for words → unbeschreiblich komisch; to put one’s thoughts into words → seine Gedanken in Worte fassen or kleiden; in a word → mit einem Wort, kurz gesagt; (not) in so many words → (nicht) direkt or ausdrücklich; in other words → mit anderen Worten, anders gesagt or ausgedrückt; in one’s own words → mit eigenen Worten; the last word (fig) → der letzte Schrei (→ in an +dat); he had the last word → er hatte das letzte Wort; that’s not the word I would have chosen → ich hätte es nicht so ausgedrückt; in the words of Goethe → mit Goethe gesprochen, um mit Goethe zu sprechen
(= remark) → Wort nt; words → Worte pl; a word of advice → ein Rat(schlag) m; a word of encouragement/warning → eine Ermunterung/Warnung; fine words → schöne Worte pl; a man of few words → ein Mann, der nicht viele Worte macht; I can’t get a word out of him → ich kann kein Wort aus ihm herausbekommen; by word of mouth → durch mündliche Überlieferung; to say a few words → ein paar Worte sprechen; to be lost or at a loss for words → nicht wissen, was man sagen soll; to take somebody at his word → jdn beim Wort nehmen; to have a word with somebody (about something) (= talk to) → mit jdm (über etw) sprechen; to have a word with somebody (= reprimand, discipline) → jdn ins Gebet nehmen; John, could I have a word? → John, kann ich dich mal sprechen?; (could I have) a word in your ear? → kann ich Sie bitte allein or unter vier Augen sprechen?; a word to the wise → ein guter Rat; you took the words out of my mouth → du hast mir das Wort aus dem Mund genommen; I wish you wouldn’t put words into my mouth → ich wünschte, Sie würden mir nicht das Wort im Munde herumdrehen; to put in or say a (good) word for somebody → für jdn ein gutes Wort einlegen; nobody had a good word to say for him → niemand wusste etwas Gutes über ihn zu sagen; without a word → ohne ein Wort; don’t say or breathe a word about it → sag aber bitte keinen Ton or kein Sterbenswörtchen (inf) → davon; remember, not a word to anyone → vergiss nicht, kein Sterbenswörtchen (inf)
words pl (= text, lyrics) → Text m
no pl (= message, news) → Nachricht f; word went round that … → es ging die Nachricht um, dass …; to leave word (with somebody/for somebody) that … → (bei jdm/für jdn) (die Nachricht) hinterlassen, dass …; is there any word from John yet? → schon von John gehört?, schon Nachrichten von John?; to send word → Nachricht geben; to send word to somebody → jdn benachrichtigen; to send somebody word of something → jdn von etw benachrichtigen; to spread the word (around) (inf) → es allen sagen (inf); what’s the word on Charlie? (inf) → was gibts Neues von Charlie?
(= promise, assurance) → Wort nt; word of honour (Brit) or honor (US) → Ehrenwort nt; a man of his word → ein Mann, der zu seinem Wort steht; to be true to or as good as one’s word, to keep one’s word → sein Wort halten; I give you my word → ich gebe dir mein (Ehren)wort; to go back on one’s word → sein Wort nicht halten; to break one’s word → sein Wort brechen; I only have his word for it → ich habe nur sein Wort dafür; take my word for it → verlass dich drauf, das kannst du mir glauben; you don’t have to take my word for it → du kannst das ruhig nachprüfen; it’s his word against mine → Aussage steht gegen Aussage; upon my word! (old) my word! → meine Güte!
vt → (in Worten) ausdrücken, formulieren, in Worte fassen (geh); letter → formulieren; speech → abfassen
word
:word association
n → Wortassoziation f
word-blind
adj → wortblind
word blindness
n → Wortblindheit f
wordbook
word break
n (of a word) → (Silben)trennung f
word class
n → Wortklasse f
wordcount
n (Comput) → Wortzählung f
wordcrunch
vt (Comput inf) text → (nach Wörtern) analysieren
word deafness
n (Med, Psych) → Worttaubheit f
word ending
n (Ling) → Wortendung f
word formation
n → Wortbildung f
word game
n → Buchstabenspiel nt
word
:word list
n → Wortliste f
word order
n → Satzstellung f, → Wortstellung f
word-perfect
word picture
wordplay
n → Wortspiel nt
word-process
vt → mit Textverarbeitung schreiben or erstellen
word processing
n → Textverarbeitung f
word-processing
word processor
n (= machine) → Textverarbeitungssystem nt, → Textverarbeitungsanlage f; (= software) → Textverarbeitungsprogramm nt
word split
n → Worttrennung f
word wrap
n (Comput) → (automatischer) Zeilenumbruch
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word
[wɜːd]1. n
a. (gen) → parola
what's the word for "pen" in Italian? → come si dice "pen" in italiano?
what does this word mean? → cosa vuol dire questa parola? words npl (of song) → parole fpl, testo
in the words of Dante → come disse Dante
word for word → parola per parola, testualmente
words per minute → parole al minuto
to put sth into words → esprimere qc a parole
silly isn't the word for it! → sciocco non è la parola esatta!
words fail me → non ho parole
in a word → in una parola
in other words → in altre parole, in altri termini
not in so many words → non esplicitamente
those were her very words → quelle furono le sue testuali parole
the last word in → l'ultima novità in fatto di
to have the last word → avere l'ultima parola
to give sb a word of warning → dare a qn un piccolo avvertimento
I can't get a word out of him → non riesco a cavargli una parola di bocca
by word of mouth → con il passaparola
to take the words out of sb's mouth → rubare le parole di bocca a qn
don't put words into my mouth! → non mettermi parole in bocca!
to have a word with sb → fare un discorsetto a qn
could I have a word with you? → posso parlarti un attimo?
to put in a (good) word for sb → mettere una buona parola per qn
without a word → senza una parola
don't say or breathe a word about it → non farne parola
to have words with sb (quarrel with) → venire a parole con qn
what's the word for "pen" in Italian? → come si dice "pen" in italiano?
what does this word mean? → cosa vuol dire questa parola? words npl (of song) → parole fpl, testo
in the words of Dante → come disse Dante
word for word → parola per parola, testualmente
words per minute → parole al minuto
to put sth into words → esprimere qc a parole
silly isn't the word for it! → sciocco non è la parola esatta!
words fail me → non ho parole
in a word → in una parola
in other words → in altre parole, in altri termini
not in so many words → non esplicitamente
those were her very words → quelle furono le sue testuali parole
the last word in → l'ultima novità in fatto di
to have the last word → avere l'ultima parola
to give sb a word of warning → dare a qn un piccolo avvertimento
I can't get a word out of him → non riesco a cavargli una parola di bocca
by word of mouth → con il passaparola
to take the words out of sb's mouth → rubare le parole di bocca a qn
don't put words into my mouth! → non mettermi parole in bocca!
to have a word with sb → fare un discorsetto a qn
could I have a word with you? → posso parlarti un attimo?
to put in a (good) word for sb → mettere una buona parola per qn
without a word → senza una parola
don't say or breathe a word about it → non farne parola
to have words with sb (quarrel with) → venire a parole con qn
b. (news) → notizia, notizie fpl
is there any word from Peter yet? → non ci sono ancora notizie da parte di Peter?
word came from headquarters that ... → il quartiere generale ci ha fatto sapere che...
to bring/send word of sth to sb → portare/dare la notizia di qc a qn
to leave word (with sb, for sb) that ... → lasciare detto (a qn) che...
word of command → ordine m
to give the word to do sth → dare l'ordine di fare qc
is there any word from Peter yet? → non ci sono ancora notizie da parte di Peter?
word came from headquarters that ... → il quartiere generale ci ha fatto sapere che...
to bring/send word of sth to sb → portare/dare la notizia di qc a qn
to leave word (with sb, for sb) that ... → lasciare detto (a qn) che...
word of command → ordine m
to give the word to do sth → dare l'ordine di fare qc
c. (promise) → parola
word of honour → parola d'onore
he is a man of his word → è un uomo di parola
to be as good as one's word, keep one's word → essere di parola, tenere fede alla parola data
to break one's word → mancare di parola
to give sb one's word (that ...) → dare a qn la propria parola (che...)
I've only got your word for it → devo fidarmi di quello che dici tu
to take sb at his word → prendere qn in parola
I'll take your word for it → ti credo sulla parola
word of honour → parola d'onore
he is a man of his word → è un uomo di parola
to be as good as one's word, keep one's word → essere di parola, tenere fede alla parola data
to break one's word → mancare di parola
to give sb one's word (that ...) → dare a qn la propria parola (che...)
I've only got your word for it → devo fidarmi di quello che dici tu
to take sb at his word → prendere qn in parola
I'll take your word for it → ti credo sulla parola
2. vt (document, protest) → formulare
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word
(wəːd) noun1. the smallest unit of language (whether written, spoken or read).
2. a (brief) conversation. I'd like a (quick) word with you in my office.
3. news. When you get there, send word that you've arrived safely.
4. a solemn promise. He gave her his word that it would never happen again.
verb to express in written or spoken language. How are you going to word the letter so that it doesn't seem rude?
ˈwording noun the manner of expressing something, the choice of words etc.
ˈword processor noun a program for writing or editing texts, letters etc and storing them in the computer's memory; a computer used for doing this.
ˈword processing nounˌword-ˈperfect adjective
repeated, or able to repeat something, precisely in the original words. a word-perfect performance; He wants to be word-perfect by next week's rehearsal.
by word of mouth by one person telling another in speech, not in writing. She got the information by word of mouth.
get a word in edgeways to break into a conversation etc and say something.
in a word to sum up briefly. In a word, I don't like him.
keep/break one's word to keep or fail to keep one's promise.
take (someone) at his/her word to believe (someone) without question and act according to his words.
take someone's word for it to assume that what someone says is correct (without checking).
word for word in the exact, original words. That's precisely what he told me, word for word.
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word
→ كَلِمَة slovo ord Wort λέξη palabra sana mot riječ parola 単語 단어 woord ord słowo palavra слово ord คำ sözcük từ 词Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
word
n. vocablo, palabra, término.
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word
n palabra; — finding difficulty dificultad f para encontrar palabrasEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.