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Grammar : Noun
Spell : wurd
Phonetic Transcription : wɜrd



Definition of word

Origin :
  • Old English word "speech, talk, utterance, word," from Proto-Germanic *wurdan (cf. Old Saxon, Old Frisian word, Dutch woord, Old High German, German wort, Old Norse orð, Gothic waurd), from PIE *were- "speak, say" (see verb).
  • The meaning "promise" was in Old English, as was the theological sense. In the plural, the meaning "verbal altercation" (as in to have words with someone) dates from mid-15c. Word processor first recorded 1973; word processing is from 1984; word wrap is from 1977. A word to the wise is from Latin phrase verbum sapienti satis est "a word to the wise is enough." Word of mouth is recorded from 1550s.
  • It is dangerous to leave written that which is badly written. A chance word, upon paper, may destroy the world. Watch carefully and erase, while the power is still yours, I say to myself, for all that is put down, once it escapes, may rot its way into a thousand minds, the corn become a black smut, and all libraries, of necessity, be burned to the ground as a consequence. [William Carlos Williams, "Paterson"]
  • noun discussion
  • noun statement
  • noun unit of language
  • noun command
  • noun promise
  • noun password
Example sentences :
  • Now don't breathe a word of this, but there's a big deal on in Consolidated Copper.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Was the gentleman” (he chose that word as he looked at the boys) “layman or clerk?
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • I have no evidence, except your word, that any such letter has been received.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Thoroughbred is the word for her, style and action, as the horse people say, perfect.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • That's all gossip, you know; not a word of truth in it, and it's been very annoying to us both.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "Those who know me don't generally doubt my word," said Robert, coldly.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • I haven't been irrational, I give you my word, not once since I came here.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • You have seen the Greek word "phone," which means the voice, before.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • The offer was thankfully accepted, and the generous merchant was as good as his word.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • This is what had happened to the word during the course of many centuries.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

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