Synonyms of words

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noun

plural of word

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as in terms

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

• terms
• phrases
• expressions
• idioms
• monosyllables
• morphemes
• polysyllables
• speech forms
• linguistic forms
• locutions
• collocations
• colloquialisms
• euphemisms
• neologisms
• coinages
• loanwords
• archaisms
• modernisms
• vernacularisms

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as in statements

something that is said

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• statements
• messages
• utterances
• announcements
• declarations
• communications
• proclamations
• pronouncements
• declamations
• manifestos
• verbalizations
• vocalizations

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as in vows

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

• vows
• promises
• assurances
• oaths
• pledges
• commitments
• appointments
• contracts
• agreements
• obligations
• tokens
• engagements
• troths
• arrangements
• guarantees
• covenants
• undertakings
• deposits
• securities
• warranties
• compacts
• guaranties
• pawns
• gages
• bonds
• bails

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as in instructions

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

• instructions
• edicts
• orders
• directions
• directives
• commandments
• dos
• injunctions
• commands
• imperatives
• decrees
• requirements
• dictates
• charges
• behests
• rules
• demands
• laws
• precepts
• mandates
• statutes
• prescriptions
• regulations
• ordinances
• prescripts
• countermands
• counterorders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• petitions
• appeals
• recommendations
• pleas
• proposals
• suggestions
• urgings
• entreaties

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as in passwords

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

• passwords
• signs
• watchwords
• signals
• countersigns
• indications
• paroles
• shibboleths
• hints

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as in sayings

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

• sayings
• proverbs
• maxims
• aphorisms
• mottoes
• epigrams
• expressions
• saws
• adages
• apothegms
• truths
• remarks
• clichés
• platitudes
• sententiae
• comments
• bywords
• axioms
• precepts
• bromides
• commonplaces
• formulas
• truisms
• reflections
• felicities
• notes
• wheezes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of word

as in says

to convey in appropriate or telling terms

tried to word the declaration exactly right

Synonyms & Similar Words

• says
• phrases
• expresses
• articulates
• states
• clothes
• puts
• formulates
• describes
• translates
• couches
• implies
• hints
• paraphrases
• crafts
• summarizes
• speaks
• intimates
• suggests
• tells
• frames
• utters
• restates
• discloses
• rephrases
• rewords
• insinuates
• communicates
• verbalizes
• renders
• talks
• vocalizes
• writes up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of words

Noun

These words stayed with Kai Nesselrath, who was appointed design director of the house bearing her name in June and will show his first collection on the runway on Thursday. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

These once taboo words — among others — have become part of our daily vocabulary and conversations, a sign of greater interest in, and knowledge of, women’s health. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

Nicolas Cage has some fighting words for prestigious actors who want in on the Marvel Cinematic Universe action. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

In Adnan, Regan could not have found a more captivating central character, whose incisive, ever-generous way with words, philosophical wisdom, and artworks are lovingly conveyed here. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The contradiction at the center of America’s skilled-labor shortage was distilled into 10 words at Ford Pro Accelerate, the Blue Oval’s giant workforce-development event in Detroit. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

How to put into words, into language, that which cannot be described? — David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

After allowing 271 passing yards to Auburn last week, the primary culprit in all 39 of the Tigers’ points, Florida defensive coordinator minced few words about what lies ahead if nothing changes. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Depending on the region and the community, there are different English words that are more commonly used as loan words or as exclamations. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 24 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing words

• bandy words
• put into words