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Definition of word

  • the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. logos
    2. son
  • information about recent and important events (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. intelligence
    2. news
    3. tidings
  • an exchange of views on some topic (noun)

    Examples

    1. we had a word or two about it

    Synonyms

    1. discussion
    2. give-and-take
  • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group (noun)

    Examples

    1. he forgot the password

    Synonyms

    1. countersign
    2. parole
    3. password
    4. watchword
  • the sacred writings of the Christian religions (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bible
    2. book
    3. christian bible
    4. good book
    5. holy scripture
    6. holy writ
    7. scripture
    8. word of god
  • a promise (noun)

    Examples

    1. he gave his word

    Synonyms

    1. parole
    2. word of honor
  • put into words or an expression (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. articulate
    2. formulate
    3. give voice
    4. phrase
  • a brief statement (noun)

    Examples

    1. he didn't say a word about it
  • a string of bits stored in computer memory (noun)

    Examples

    1. large computers use words up to 64 bits long
  • a unit of language that native speakers can identify (noun)

    Examples

    1. words are the blocks from which sentences are made
    2. he hardly said ten words all morning
  • a verbal command for action (noun)

    Examples

    1. when I give the word, charge!

See definition of word in Merriam Webster