American English
/wɚd̚/
One syllable.
A single unit of language, written or spoken, that has meaning.
Practice out loudA single unit of language, written or spoken, that has meaning.
I learned a new word today.
How do you spell this word?
a new word · a common word · a few words · the right word
learn + a new word
use + the word + in + a sentence
Something that a person says or writes, especially a short statement.
Her words made me feel better.
I cannot put my feelings into words.
kind words · harsh words · spoken words · put into words
choose + your words + carefully
put + an idea + into words
A promise that you will do something or tell the truth.
I gave my word to help her.
He kept his word.
give your word · keep your word · take someone at their word
give + someone + your word
keep + your word
Information or news about something.
We got word of the changes yesterday.
The word got around quickly.
get word of · spread the word · word got around · word of mouth
get + word + of + an event
spread + the word
Used to say the same thing in a clearer or different way.
In other words, we need more time.
To promise someone that you will do something or tell the truth.
I gave her my word.
To tell many people about something.
Please spread the word about the meeting.