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you have my word.a promise or assurance that what you are saying is true or that you will do something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a promise or assurance that what you are saying is true or that you will do something

Pronunciation (IPA): /juː hæv maɪ wɜːrd/

Example Sentences

  • I won't tell anyone your secret. You have my word.
  • Don't worry, I'll finish the project on time. You have my word - and my coffee addiction to keep me awake!
  • You have my word that this meeting will end before lunch time.

you have my word.

NOUN

[/juː hæv maɪ wɜːrd/]

a promise or assurance that what you are saying is true or that you will do something

a promise or assurance that what you are saying is true or that you will do something
💡 Concept

a promise or assurance that what you are saying is true or that you will do something

You have my word, heard by every bird
🎵 Rhyme

You have my word, heard by every bird

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/juː hæv maɪ wɜːrd/
🇬🇧 UK/juː hæv maɪ wɜːd/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

heardbirdthird
heard
bird
third

🔗Collocations

give my word
keep one's word
break one's word
take someone's word
word of honor

📝Examples

I won't tell anyone your secret. You have my word.

😄 Fun example

Don't worry, I'll finish the project on time. You have my word - and my coffee addiction to keep me awake!

You have my word that this meeting will end before lunch time.

😄 Fun example

I'll return your book in perfect condition. You have my word - I treat books better than people!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

I promisetrust meI assure youyou can count on meI guarantee

Antonyms

I can't promiseno guaranteesmaybe

Related

pledgevowcommitmentassuranceoath

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