Word vs. Words — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Word and Words
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Word
In linguistics, a word of a spoken language can be defined as the smallest sequence of phonemes that can be uttered in isolation with objective or practical meaning. In many languages, words also correspond to sequences of graphemes ("letters") in their standard writing systems that are delimited by spaces wider than the normal inter-letter space, or by other graphical conventions.
Words
A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.
Word
A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.
Words
Something said; an utterance, remark, or comment
May I say a word about that?.
Word
Something said; an utterance, remark, or comment
May I say a word about that?.
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Words
A command or direction; an order
Gave the word to retreat.
Word
A command or direction; an order
Gave the word to retreat.
Words
An assurance or promise; sworn intention
She has kept her word.
Word
An assurance or promise; sworn intention
She has kept her word.
Words
A verbal signal; a password or watchword.
Word
A verbal signal; a password or watchword.
Words
Discourse or talk; speech
Actions speak louder than words.
Word
Discourse or talk; speech
Actions speak louder than words.
Words
(Music) The text of a vocal composition; lyrics.
Word
(Music) The text of a vocal composition; lyrics.
Words
Hostile or angry remarks made back and forth.
Word
Hostile or angry remarks made back and forth.
Words
News
Any word on your promotion?.
Word
News
Any word on your promotion?.
Words
Rumor
Word has it they're divorcing.
Word
Rumor
Word has it they're divorcing.
Words
Used euphemistically in combination with the initial letter of a term that is considered offensive or taboo or that one does not want to utter
“Although economists here will not call it a recession yet, the dreaded ‘R' word is beginning to pop up in the media” (Francine S. Kiefer).
Word
Used euphemistically in combination with the initial letter of a term that is considered offensive or taboo or that one does not want to utter
“Although economists here will not call it a recession yet, the dreaded ‘R' word is beginning to pop up in the media” (Francine S. Kiefer).
Words
See Logos.
Word
See Logos.
Words
The Scriptures; the Bible.
Word
The Scriptures; the Bible.
Words
(Computers) A set of bits that is of a fixed size and is typically operated on by a computer's processor.
Word
(Computers) A set of bits that is of a fixed size and is typically operated on by a computer's processor.
Words
To express in words
Worded the petition carefully.
Word
To express in words
Worded the petition carefully.
Words
(Slang) Used to express approval or an affirmative response to something. Sometimes used with up.
Word
(Slang) Used to express approval or an affirmative response to something. Sometimes used with up.
Words
Plural of word
Word
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.
Words
(meiosis) Angry debate or conversation; argument.
After she found out the truth, she had words with him, to tell him how she felt.
Word
The smallest discrete unit of spoken language with a particular meaning, composed of one or more phonemes and one or more morphemes
Words
Lines in a script for a performance.
You better get your words memorised before rehearsal next Saturday.
Word
The smallest discrete unit of written language with a particular meaning, composed of one or more letters or symbols and one or more morphemes
Words
Lyrics.
The composer set the words to music.
Word
A discrete, meaningful unit of language approved by an authority or native speaker (compare non-word).
Words
The words that are spoken;
I listened to his words very closely
Word
Something like such a unit of language:
Words
The text of a popular song or musical-comedy number;
His compositions always started with the lyrics
He wrote both words and music
The song uses colloquial language
Word
A sequence of letters, characters, or sounds, considered as a discrete entity, though it does not necessarily belong to a language or have a meaning
Words
Language that is spoken or written;
He has a gift for words
She put her thoughts into words
Word
(telegraphy) A unit of text equivalent to five characters and one space.
Words
An angry dispute;
They had a quarrel
They had words
Word
(computing) A fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit by a machine and which can be stored in or retrieved from a typical register (so that it has the same size as such a register).
Words
Words making up the dialogue of a play;
The actor forgot his speech
Word
(computer science) A finite string that is not a command or operator.
Word
(group theory) A group element, expressed as a product of group elements.
Word
The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .
Word
Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.
Word
A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).
Mum's the word
Word
(obsolete) A proverb or motto.
Word
(uncountable) News; tidings.
Have you had any word from John yet?
I've tried for weeks to get word, but I still don't know where she is or if she's all right.
Word
An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.
He sent word that we should strike camp before winter.
Don't fire till I give the word
Their mother's word was law.
Word
A promise; an oath or guarantee.
I give you my word that I will be there on time.
Word
A brief discussion or conversation.
Can I have a word with you?
Word
(meiosis) A minor reprimand.
I had a word with him about it.
Word
(in the plural) See words.
There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting.
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.
Word
Logos, Christ.
Word
(transitive) To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).
I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.
Word
To flatter with words, to cajole.
Word
(transitive) To ply or overpower with words.
Word
To conjure with a word.
Word
To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.
Word
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.")
Word
An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.
Word
The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice, and by custom expressing an idea or ideas; a single component part of human speech or language; a constituent part of a sentence; a term; a vocable.
You cram these words into mine ears, againstThe stomach of my sense.
Amongst men who confound their ideas with words, there must be endless disputes.
Word
Hence, the written or printed character, or combination of characters, expressing such a term; as, the words on a page.
Word
Talk; discourse; speech; language.
Why should calamity be full of words?
Be thy words severe;Sharp as he merits, but the sword forbear.
Word
Account; tidings; message; communication; information; - used only in the singular.
I pray you . . . bring me word thitherHow the world goes.
Word
Signal; order; command; direction.
Give the word through.
Word
Language considered as implying the faith or authority of the person who utters it; statement; affirmation; declaration; promise.
Obey thy parents; keep thy word justly.
I know you brave, and take you at your word.
I desire not the reader should take my word.
Word
Verbal contention; dispute.
Some words there grew 'twixt Somerset and me.
Word
A brief remark or observation; an expression; a phrase, clause, or short sentence.
All the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
She said; but at the happy word "he lives,"My father stooped, re-fathered, o'er my wound.
There is only one other point on which I offer a word of remark.
Word
To use words, as in discussion; to argue; to dispute.
Word
To express in words; to phrase.
The apology for the king is the same, but worded with greater deference to that great prince.
Word
To ply with words; also, to cause to be by the use of a word or words.
Word
To flatter with words; to cajole.
Word
A unit of language that native speakers can identify;
Words are the blocks from which sentences are made
He hardly said ten words all morning
Word
A brief statement;
He didn't say a word about it
Word
New information about specific and timely events;
They awaited news of the outcome
Word
The divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)
Word
A promise;
He gave his word
Word
A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group;
He forgot the password
Word
An exchange of views on some topic;
We had a good discussion
We had a word or two about it
Word
The sacred writings of the Christian religions;
He went to carry the Word to the heathen
Word
A verbal command for action;
When I give the word, charge!
Word
A word is a string of bits stored in computer memory;
Large computers use words up to 64 bits long
Word
Put into words or an expression;
He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees
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