word
Because it is a word with a single syllable, word is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofword
- The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
- Something like such a unit of language:
- The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .
- Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.
- A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).
Example: "mum's the word"
- A proverb or motto.
- News; tidings (used without an article).
Example: "Have you had any word from John yet?"
- An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.
Example: "Don't fire till I give the word"
- A promise; an oath or guarantee.
Synonyms: promise
Example: "I give you my word that I will be there on time."
- A brief discussion or conversation.
Example: "Can I have a word with you?"
- (in the plural) See words.
Example: "There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting."
- (sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture.
Synonyms: Bible, "word of God"
Example: "Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople."
- (sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.
- To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).
Example: "I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council."
- To flatter with words, to cajole.
- To ply or overpower with words.
- To conjure with a word.
- To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.
- Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."
Example: ""Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")"
- (stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.
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