Synonyms of word

word 1 of 2

noun

ˈwərd 

1

as in term

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• term
• phrase
• expression
• idiom
• monosyllable
• morpheme
• linguistic form
• speech form
• locution
• colloquialism
• euphemism
• collocation
• coinage
• neologism
• loanword
• archaism
• modernism
• polysyllable
• vernacularism

2

as in statement

something that is said

people who believe that the Bible is the literal word of God

Synonyms & Similar Words

• statement
• message
• utterance
• announcement
• declaration
• proclamation
• communication
• pronouncement
• manifesto
• verbalization
• declamation
• vocalization

3

as in information

a report of recent events or facts not previously known

what's the latest word on the airplane crash?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• information
• news
• info
• story
• item
• message
• rumor
• announcement
• tidings
• intelligence
• advice(s)
• gen
• communication
• uncos
• tip
• 411
• tale
• bulletin
• correspondence
• feedback
• reportage
• tidbit
• dispatch
• scoop
• titbit
• gossip
• dope
• lowdown
• propaganda
• tattle
• disinformation

4

as in promise

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promise
• vow
• pledge
• oath
• assurance
• commitment
• contract
• obligation
• troth
• agreement
• token
• arrangement
• engagement
• covenant
• guarantee
• compact
• guaranty
• gage
• warranty
• appointment
• security
• undertaking
• deposit
• bond
• pawn
• bail

5

as in instruction

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned

the troops waited for their commanding officer to give the word

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instruction
• edict
• order
• direction
• do
• commandment
• directive
• injunction
• command
• decree
• imperative
• requirement
• charge
• behest
• dictate
• rule
• demand
• law
• mandate
• precept
• statute
• prescription
• ordinance
• regulation
• prescript
• counterorder
• countermand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• petition
• appeal
• plea
• proposal
• recommendation
• entreaty
• suggestion
• urging

6

as in rumor

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rumor
• talk
• report
• hearsay
• gossip
• whisper
• noise
• dish
• whispering
• buzz
• tattle
• scuttlebutt
• propaganda
• intimation
• hint
• tale
• rumbling
• disinformation
• scandal
• urban myth
• urban legend
• dirt

7

as in password

a word or phrase that must be spoken by a person in order to pass a guard

"What's the word?" demanded the sentry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• password
• sign
• signal
• watchword
• countersign
• indication
• parole
• hint
• shibboleth

8

as in saying

an often stated observation regarding something from common experience

are there truer words than "never look a gift horse in the mouth"?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• saying
• proverb
• motto
• maxim
• adage
• aphorism
• byword
• epigram
• expression
• saw
• cliche
• truth
• cliché
• apothegm
• sententia
• platitude
• remark
• axiom
• bromide
• formula
• comment
• truism
• precept
• commonplace
• wheeze
• felicity
• reflection
• note

word

2 of 2

verb

as in to say

to convey in appropriate or telling terms

tried to word the declaration exactly right

Synonyms & Similar Words

• say
• phrase
• express
• articulate
• put
• state
• describe
• formulate
• couch
• clothe
• translate
• imply
• hint
• speak
• summarize
• craft
• tell
• paraphrase
• suggest
• utter
• restate
• disclose
• frame
• communicate
• rephrase
• intimate
• talk
• verbalize
• reword
• insinuate
• render
• vocalize
• write up

Examples of word in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The bad blood reached a boiling point in the sixth inning when Flaherty hit Tatis in the side, leading to a stare from the tempestuous right fielder and words from Profar. —Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024

In her own words, Sasi recounts her personal story to mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating day and share her hope for peace. —Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024

Verb

Users under 18 can choose to turn it on, which is just really interesting backwards wording. —Michael Calore Lauren Goode, WIRED, 15 Aug. 2024

Those groups, along with others that take a pro-Palestinian stance, say it is worded in a way that would repress protest and speech in support of Palestinians. —Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024

Phrases Containing word

• dirty word
• four-letter word
• give one's word
• guide word
• in a word
• last word
• my word
• word for word