amerikai:
brit:
1. The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)
2. Something like such a unit of language:
3. The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .
4. Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.
5. A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).
mum's the word
6. A proverb or motto.
7. News; tidings (used without an article).
Have you had any word from John yet?
8. An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.
Don't fire till I give the word
9. A promise; an oath or guarantee.
I give you my word that I will be there on time.
Szinonimák: promise
10. A brief discussion or conversation.
Can I have a word with you?
11. (in the plural) See words.
There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting.
12. (sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture.
Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople.
Szinonimák: Bible, word of God
13. (sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.
Szinonimák: God, Logos
1. To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).
I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.
Szinonimák: express, phrase, put into words, state
2. To flatter with words, to cajole.
3. To ply or overpower with words.
4. To conjure with a word.
5. To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.
1. Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."
"Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")
2. (stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.
1. (except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.
Well worth thee, me friend.