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
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'word' derives from Old English 'word', which traces back to the Proto-Germanic root *wurdan-. This ancient Germanic ancestor term originally referred to speech or utterance, reflecting humanity's fundamental need to communicate.
Breakdown
Old English 'word' (speech, utterance) → Modern English 'word'. The term maintains its Proto-Germanic root *wurdan-, with no significant morphological decomposition, as it functions as a simple, irreducible lexical unit.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The magician said 'abracadabra' but forgot the magic word was actually 'please'.”
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