Meaning of 'word'

noun

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

Example: "Words are the blocks from which sentences are made."

noun

information about recent and important events

Example: "What's the word on the new smart phone?"

Synonyms: intelligence

noun

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

Example: "I forgot the word, but can you still let me in?"

Synonyms: parole

noun

a brief statement

Example: "I didn't say a word about it to anyone."

noun

an exchange of views on some topic

Example: "We sat down and had words about politics."

Synonyms: give-and-take

noun

a verbal command for action

Example: "When I give the word, charge!"

noun

a highly valued promise

Example: "I gave my word to you, yet you still managed to not trust me."

Synonyms: parole

noun

a string of bits stored in computer memory

Example: "Large computers use words up to 64 bits long."

verb

to put into words or an expression

Example: "I worded my apology badly."

Synonyms: phrase