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'
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 ]
a brief statement; he didn't say a word about it'
information about recent and important events; they awaited news of the outcome
[ Syn: news , intelligence , tidings ]
a verbal command for action; when I give the word, charge!'
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 ]
a promise; he gave his word
[ Syn: parole , word of honor ]
a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory; large computers use words up to 64 bits long'
the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)
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 (n.)
put into words or an expression; He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees
[ Syn: give voice , formulate , phrase , articulate ]