word
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
How often you will meet it
Rank 243 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 91,684 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.044% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- a unit of language that native speakers can identify words are the blocks from which sentences are madehe hardly said ten words all morning
- a brief statement he didn't say a word about it
- information about recent and important events also: news, intelligence, tidings they awaited news of the outcome
- a verbal command for action when I give the word, charge!
- an exchange of views on some topic also: discussion, give-and-take we had a good discussionwe had a word or two about it
- a promise also: parole, word of honor he gave his word
word in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Southwest Wind, Esquire, was as good as his word.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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The hills, as with lightning, shone at his word.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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Without another word he passed out into the darkness.
The Betrayal · E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim · Chapter 1
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Home--that blessed word which should send a thrill to the heart of any bride.
Christian's Mistake · Dinah Maria Mulock Craik · Chapter 1
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He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1