word

Word

[noun]

1. A unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning.
2. A combination of letters or sounds, or both, that is spoken or written and represents a unit of meaning.
3. A brief remark or conversation.
4. News or information.

[adjective]

1. Relating to or consisting of words.
2. Verbal rather than nonverbal; expressed in words.

Synonyms:

term, expression, phrase, utterance, remark, statement, articulation, vocable

Antonyms:

silence, nonverbal

Collins Dictionary

Word [noun]

1. A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.
2. Used to refer to a word or phrase, especially in a specified context.
3. Used to express agreement or affirmation.

Word [adjective]

1. Relating to or consisting of words.
2. Relating to or resembling words, especially in being brief, arbitrary, or conventional.

Oxford Dictionary

Word [noun]

1. A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.
2. A single distinct conceptual unit of language, comprising inflected and variant forms.
3. Used to refer to a person or thing that is unknown or unspecified.

Word [adjective]

1. Relating to or consisting of words.
2. Stating or proclaiming something.

Examples:

1. He spoke a few words in Spanish.（他用西班牙语说了几个单词。）
2. "Cat" is a three-letter word.（“Cat”是一个三个字母的单词。）
3. I had a word with him about the problem.（我和他就这个问题交谈了一下。）
4. Have you heard the word about the new project?（你听说了关于新项目的消息吗？）
5. We need to have a word with the manager.（我们需要和经理谈一谈。）
6. His words were filled with anger.（他的语言充满了愤怒。）
7. The teacher asked the students to write a word on the board.（老师让学生在黑板上写一个单词。）
8. Her words were carefully chosen.（她的话经过精心挑选。）
9. The politician's words were empty promises.（这位政治家的话都是空洞的承诺。）
10. She whispered some words of encouragement.（她轻声说了几句鼓励的话。）
11. The child was fascinated by new words he learned from the book.（这个孩子对他从书中学到的新词语感到着迷。）
12. The word "love" has various meanings.（单词“爱”有多种含义。）
13. His words had a profound impact on me.（他的话对我产生了深远的影响。）
14. She couldn't find the right words to express her gratitude.（她找不到合适的词语来表达自己的感激之情。）
15. The word on the street is that they're getting married.（街上传言说他们要结婚了。）
16. I give you my word that I will keep the secret.（我向你保证我会保守这个秘密。）
17. He nodded, as if in wordless agreement.（他点了点头，仿佛默契地表示同意。）
18. She didn't say a word throughout the entire meeting.（整个会议期间她一言不发。）
19. His actions spoke louder than words.（他的行动胜过千言万语。）
20. The word of the day is "perseverance".（今天的单词是“坚持不懈”。）