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pronunciation:
wuhrd
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A word is a sound or group of sounds that you speak, or a letter or group of letters that you write. A word has some meaning that other people can understand. People use words to talk to each other.
My brother likes to use big words when he talks.
similar words:
name, term
definition 2: When you give someone your word, it means that you make a promise to them.
Anna's brother borrowed some money from her, and he gave her his word that he would pay the money back soon.Jonah gave his word that he would never tell Liam's secret.
synonyms:
pledge, promise
similar words:
guarantee, oath
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: words, wording, worded
definition: If you word something well, you find the right words to say what you want to say. If you don't know how to word something, you don't know how to put your meaning into words.
Mr. Collins wanted to say he was sorry to his co-worker, but he didn't know how to word his apology.Ms. Blake was trying to find the best way to word her request to her boss. It was very important to her.
synonyms:
phrase, put
similar words:
express, say, state, style
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