word (n.)

  1. 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'

  2. the sacred writings of the Christian religions; he went to carry the Word to the heathen

    [ Syn: bible , christian bible , book , good book , holy scripture , holy writ , scripture , word of god , word ]

  3. a brief statement; he didn't say a word about it'

  4. information about recent and important events; they awaited news of the outcome

    [ Syn: news , intelligence , tidings ]

  5. a verbal command for action; when I give the word, charge!'

  6. an exchange of views on some topic; we had a good discussion; we had a word or two about it

    [ Syn: discussion , give-and-take ]

  7. a promise; he gave his word

    [ Syn: parole , word of honor ]

  8. a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory; large computers use words up to 64 bits long'

  9. the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)

    [ Syn: son , word , logos ]

  10. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; he forgot the password

    [ Syn: password , password , watchword , watchword , parole , parole , countersign , countersign ]

    word (v.)

  1. put into words or an expression; He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees

    [ Syn: give voice , formulate , phrase , articulate ]

The dictionary is based on the WordNet Electronic Lexical Database.
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