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change- Words are the smallest meaningful pieces of a language that can be used on their own.
- Do you even understand the words I am saying?!
- Class, if you are not sure on any word, be sure to check the dictionary.
- A word is a short conversation.
- Can I have a word with you, John?
- Mr. Gambini, a word with you, please?
- A word is a promise given to someone.
- She gave him her word that she would pay him the money on Tuesday.
- You have my word for it that the work will be finished before the weekend.
- A word is a piece of news.
- Send word to John that Mary is here.
- The word is that Mary stole some money from John.
- When Christians speak about the Bible, they sometimes call it the Word.
- Synonym: Bible
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- (transitive) When you word something, you are trying to say or write it using certain words and to phrase it in a certain way.
- Synonyms: express, phrase, put into words and state
- The mayor's speech was carefully worded to avoid offending the angry protesters.