Definition of word:

• 1. Computing. Amount of dad that can be processed with a single instruction. 2. Typing. Speed of typing shown in words per minute with one word equal to 5 characters.
• Account; tidings; message; communication; information; -- used only in the singular.
• To express in words; to phrase.
• To ply with words; also, to cause to be by the use of a word or words.
• To flatter with words; to cajole.
• To put into words; to group ( words) so as to express an idea rightly. — Word, the second person of the Trinity; the Holy Bible.
• To use words, as in discussion; to argue; to dispute.
• put into words or an expression; " He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"
• To express in words. The Word, the Scriptures; the second person of the Trinity. A good word, commendation. In word, in declaration only.
• a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; " he forgot the password"
• a promise; " he gave his word"
• a verbal command for action; " when I give the word, charge!"
• a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory; " large computers use words up to 64 bits long"
• The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice, and by custom expressing an idea or ideas; a single component part of human speech or language; a constituent part of a sentence; a term; a vocable.
• Hence, the written or printed character, or combination of characters, expressing such a term; as, the words on a page.
• Talk; discourse; speech; language.
• Signal; order; command; direction.
• Language considered as implying the faith or authority of the person who utters it; statement; affirmation; declaration; promise.
• Verbal contention; dispute.
• A brief remark or observation; an expression; a phrase, clause, or short sentence.
• Account; tidings; message; communication; information; - used only in the singular.
• A group of letters representing one or more sounds and expressing an ides; that which is said or spoken, especially a brief expression; a statement; tidings; information; a message or communication; as, he received word today; a password; a command.
• An oral or written sign expressing an idea or notion: talk, discourse: signal or sign: message: promise: declaration:-( pl.) verbal contention.
• Spoken or written sign expressing a thought, or indicating relation of thoughts; talk; tidings; message; promise; declaration; signal.
• The Word, the Scriptures; Christ.
• A vocal sound or combination of sounds, used as a symbol to signify a thought.
• A brief remark; conversation; talk.
• A message; command; promise.
• ( 1) The Scriptures; ( 2) Christ.
• An articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice, and accepted as expressing an idea or ideas; a single component part of speech; a term; the letter or combination of letters which represent such a sound; a short discourse; talk; discourse; verbal contention; language; living speech; oral expression; promise; signal; order; command; account; tidings; message; declaration; purpose expressed; divine revelation, or any part of it; the revealed will of God; a motto; a short sentence; a proverb.
• A single part of speech; an articulate sound, or combination of sounds, expressing an idea; a term; talk; discourse; promise; an order; signal; tidings; a message; a dispute; a declaration; a motto; a proverb.

Usage examples for word

1. What, never a word?  The Unknown Sea by Clemence Housman

2. The word came, though he had never used it before.  The Missourian by Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle

3. Not a word of this at home, mind.  John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik

4. " Whatever it was," she said, " if you promised, I am quite sure that you would keep your word."  The Wicked Marquis by E. Phillips Oppenheim