word — a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɜːrd/
Korean meaning: 말이나 글의 의미를 가진 최소 단위, 단어
Korean pronunciation: **워**드
Example Sentences
- My teacher said I used too many big words in my essay, but I was just trying to sound smart!
- Actions speak louder than words.
- He ate his words when his prediction turned out completely wrong.
word
NOUN//wɜːrd//
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/wɜːrd/
🇬🇧 UK/wɜːd/
🌳Etymology
Rootword
Origin
고대 영어 'word'에서 유래되어, 게르만어족 공통 조상어로 거슬러 올라갑니다. 인간의 가장 기본적인 의사소통 수단을 나타내는 단어답게 매우 오래된 기원을 가지고 있어요.
🎵Rhyme
heardbirdthird
heard
bird
third
🔗Collocations
keep one's word
word of mouth
in other words
have a word with
word for word
spread the word
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My teacher said I used too many big words in my essay, but I was just trying to sound smart!”
“Actions speak louder than words.”
“He ate his words when his prediction turned out completely wrong.”
😄 Fun example
“The magician said 'abracadabra' but forgot the magic word was actually 'please'.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
termexpressionvocabularyutterance
Antonyms
silencemuteness
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