word
nouns
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
"words are the blocks from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten words all morning"
is a type of (narrower)
one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed
a brief statement
"he didn't say a word about it"
is a type of (narrower)
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
"according to his statement he was in London on that day"
information about recent and important events
"they awaited news of the outcome"
a verbal command for action
"when I give the word, charge!"
is a type of (narrower)
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
"the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London"
an exchange of views on some topic
"we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"
a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory
"large computers use words up to 64 bits long"
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
"he forgot the password"
verbs
put into words or an expression
"He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"
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