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/
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
🎵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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