Antonyms for words


Grammar : Noun
Spell : wurd
Phonetic Transcription : wÉœrd


Definition of words

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 dispute
  • noun conversation
Example sentences :
  • Milza endeavoured, in her own artless way, to soothe the distress her words had excited.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Let me hear from your own lips the words that must decide my destiny.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The testimony of Pericles, Alcibiades, and Plato, confirmed the truth of his words.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • But the first words he uttered showed a total unconsciousness of past events.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • He held Philothea's hand continually, and often spoke to her in words of consolation.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • Percival had walked the floor in deep attention to the old man's words.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I am more grateful to you than words can utter—and I will always be glad to do anything for you.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Robert flushed with gratification at the high compliment conveyed in these words.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • I am, in other words, an investment from which they expect large returns.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Words are not more than tasteless drapery to obscure their lines.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Synonyms for words

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