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The correct spelling is words.
How to pronounce words
/wɜːdz/
nounIPA: /wɜːdz/
Say it like: Wor-ds
The correct spelling is words. 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.) For example: "mum's the word"
Usage Examples
“mum's the word”
“Have you had any word from John yet?”
“Don't fire till I give the word”
Meanings
noun
- 1.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.)
- 2.Something like such a unit of language:
- 3.The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .
- 4.Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.
- 5.A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).
verb
- 1.To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).
- 2.To flatter with words, to cajole.
- 3.To ply or overpower with words.
- 4.To conjure with a word.
- 5.To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.
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