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(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a pronounceable series of letters having a distinct meaning especially in a particular field
- my doctor used all of these medical words that I didn't understand
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2
something that is said
- people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God
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3
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
- what's the latest word on the airplane crash?
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4
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
- I give you my word that I won't try to escape
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5
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
- the troops waited for their commanding officer to give the word
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- behest,
- charge,
- command,
- commandment,
- decree,
- dictate,
- direction,
- directive,
- do,
- edict,
- imperative,
- injunction,
- instruction,
- order
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6
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
- don't tell anyone I told you about the shake-up, but that's the word right now
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7
a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard
- "What's the word?" demanded the sentry
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8
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
- are there truer words than "never look a gift horse in the mouth"?
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verbSynonyms of word (Entry 2 of 2)
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
- tried to word the declaration exactly right
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