Dictionary definition · Word
noun
- the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)
- a unit of language that native speakers can identify"words are the blocks from which sentences are made"
- the sacred writings of the Christian religions"he went to carry the Word to the heathen"
- a brief statement"he didn't say a word about it"
- information about recent and important events"they awaited news of the outcome"
- a verbal command for action"when I give the word, charge!"
- an exchange of views on some topic"we had a good discussion"
- a promise"he gave his word"
- a string of bits stored in computer memory"large computers use words up to 64 bits long"
- a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group"he forgot the password"
verb
- put into words or an expression"He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).