WORD
—none. 1 meaningful element of speech, usually. Shown with a space on either side of it when written or printed. 2 speech, esp. As distinct from action. 3 one`s promise or assurance. 4 (in sing. Or plural.) Thing said, remark, conversation. 5 (in plural.) Text of a song or an actor`s part. 6 (in plural.) Angry talk (have words). 7 news, message (send word). 8 command (gave the word to begin). —verb. Put into words; select words to express. ? in other words expressing the same thing differently. In so many words in those very words; explicitly. In a (or one) word briefly. My (or upon my) word exclamation of surprise etc. Take a person at his or her word interpret a person`s words literally. Take a person`s word for it believe a person`s statement without investigation etc. The word (or word of god) the bible. Word for word in exactly the same or (of translation) corresponding words. ? wordless adjective. [old english]