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   /wərd/

   

   noun

   • 1. a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed: "I don't like the word “unofficial”" Similar termnameexpressiondesignationlocutionturn of phraseidiomformal:appellationrare:vocable
   • ▪ a single distinct conceptual unit of language, comprising inflected and variant forms.
   • ▪ something spoken or written; a remark or statement: "his grandfather's words had been meant kindly" Similar remarkcommentstatementutteranceobservationpronouncementdeclaration
   • ▪ even the smallest amount of something spoken or written: "don't believe a word of it"
   • ▪ angry talk: "her father would have had words with her about that"
   • ▪ speech as distinct from action: "he conforms in word and deed to the values of a society that he rejects"
   • 2. a command, password, or signal: "someone gave me the word to start playing" Similar instructionordercommandsignalpromptcuetip-offinformal:go-aheadthumbs upgreen lighthigh signcommandorderdecreeedictmandatebiddingwill
   • ▪ communication; news: "I was afraid to leave Edinburgh in case there was word from the War Office" Similar newsinformationcommunicationintelligencenoticemessagereportcommuniquédispatchbulletinaccountdatafactsinformal:infothe lowdownthe genthe dopethe poopliterary:tidingsarchaic:advicesrumorhearsaytalkgossipinformal:the grapevinethe word on the streetthe scuttlebutt
   • 3. one's account of the truth, especially when it differs from that of another person: "in court it would have been his word against mine"
   • ▪ a promise or assurance: "everything will be taken care of—you have my word" Similar promiseword of honorassuranceguaranteeundertakingpledgevowoathbondarchaic:trothparole
   • 4. the text or spoken part of a play, opera, or other performed piece; a script: "he had to learn his words" Similar scripttextlyricslibretto
   • 5. a basic unit of data in a computer, typically 16 or 32 bits long.

   verb

   • 1. choose and use particular words in order to say or write (something): "he words his request in a particularly ironic way"

   exclamation

   • 1. used to express agreement: informal "“That Jay is one dangerous character.” “Word.”"

   Word Origin Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch woord and German Wort, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin verbum ‘word’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. wordage noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Antonyms (opposite words) are an important word type to use in almost any form of writing. Many people though, don’t actually understand what an antonym is. Most people would be surprised to hear that they probably use antonyms all of the time without realizing it though.

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   Dec 13, 2021 · You may know antonyms are contrasts, but how much do you know about the meaning of antonyms? Discover a simple explanation, types and common antonym words.

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   Synonyms for ANTONYM: opposite, obverse, antithesis, counter, contrary, antipode, negation, reverse; Antonyms of ANTONYM: synonym, analog, counterpart, analogue, copy, duplicate, replica, carbon copy.

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   The meaning of ANTONYM is a word of opposite meaning. How to use antonym in a sentence. Some Differences Between Synonyms and Antonyms

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   Antonyms are words with contrasting meanings, such as ‘hot’ and ‘cold’. They are a great tool for improving our vocabulary. essential tools in language that enhance clarity and understanding by defining what something is not. They enrich our expressions, allowing us to communicate with precision and color.