Transcription
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [wurd]
- /wɜrd/
- /wɜːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wurd]
- /wɜrd/
Definitions of words word
- noun words a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes black·bird· from black· bird·. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages. 1
- noun words (used in combination with the first letter of an offensive or unmentionable word, the first letter being lowercase or uppercase, with or without a following hyphen): My mom married at 20, and she mentions the m-word every time I meet someone she thinks is eligible. See also f-word, n-word. 1
- noun words words. speech or talk: to express one's emotion in words; Words mean little when action is called for. the text or lyrics of a song as distinguished from the music. contentious or angry speech; a quarrel: We had words and she walked out on me. 1
- noun words a short talk or conversation: Marston, I'd like a word with you. 1
- noun words an expression or utterance: a word of warning. 1
- noun words warrant, assurance, or promise: I give you my word I'll be there. 1
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Origin of words
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch woord, German Wort, Old Norse orth, Gothic waurd; akin to OPruss wirds, Latin verbum ‘word’, Lithuanian var̃das ‘name’
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Parts of speech for Words
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words popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for words
noun words
- argument — An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct.
- disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
- dispute — to engage in argument or debate.
- confrontation — A confrontation is a dispute, fight, or battle between two groups of people.
- altercation — An altercation is a noisy argument or disagreement.
Antonyms for words
noun words
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
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