word meaning and definition

WORD noun

Definition of word (noun)

1. a unit of language that native speakers can identify
   • "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten words all morning"
2. a brief statement
   • "he didn't say a word about it"
3. information about recent and important events
   • "they awaited news of the outcome"
   • synonyms: intelligence, news, tidings
4. a verbal command for action
   • "when I give the word, charge!"
5. an exchange of views on some topic
   • "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"
   • synonyms: discussion, give-and-take
6. a promise
   • "he gave his word"
   • synonyms: parole, word of honor
7. a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory
   • "large computers use words up to 64 bits long"
8. the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)
   • synonyms: Logos, Son
9. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
   • "he forgot the password"
   • synonyms: countersign, parole, password, watchword
10. the sacred writings of the Christian religions
    • "he went to carry the Word to the heathen"
    • synonyms: Bible, Book, Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word of God

WORD verb

Definition of word (verb)

1. put into words or an expression
   • "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"
   • synonyms: articulate, formulate, give voice, phrase