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words
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(grammar) a unit of language that has a specific meaning
- The word "friendship" holds a special meaning for her.
- The word "love" has many different meanings in different contexts.
- The word "science" comes from the Latin word "scientia", which means knowledge.
- Try to guess the word based on its context in the sentence.
- Understanding every word in a sentence helps with comprehension.
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a piece of information or news
- I just got the word that the meeting has been postponed.
- Have you heard the word on the new project?It sounds exciting.
- The word came through that the concert was sold out.
- She received the word that her application had been accepted.
- He didn't get the word in time and missed the event.
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the sacred writings of the Christian religions
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a brief statement
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a message or communication
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a verbal command for action
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a promise or assurance
- She gave her word that she would arrive on time.
- You have my word that I’ll handle the situation carefully.
- His word was all I needed to believe that the deal was sealed.
- I trust you, and I’m sure you’ll keep your word.
- When he gave his word, I knew I could count on him to keep his promise.
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a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
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a string of bits stored in computer memory