word
word/wərd/
noun
- a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed."I don't like the word “unofficial”"synonyms: term, name, expression, designation, locution, turn of phrase, idiom, appellation, vocable
- a command, password, or signal."someone gave me the word to start playing"synonyms: instruction, order, command, signal, prompt, cue, tip-off, go-ahead, thumbs up, green light, high sign, decree, edict, mandate, bidding, will
- one's account of the truth, especially when it differs from that of another person."in court it would have been his word against mine"
- the text or spoken part of a play, opera, or other performed piece; a script."he had to learn his words"synonyms: script, text, lyrics, libretto
- a basic unit of data in a computer, typically 16 or 32 bits long.
verb
choose and use particular words in order to say or write (something).
"he words his request in a particularly ironic way"
synonyms: phrase, express, put, couch, frame, set forth, formulate, style, say, utter, state