word

(noun) a unit of language that native speakers can identify. Examples: "Words are the blocks from which sentences are made." "He hardly said ten words all morning."

(noun) a brief statement. Example: "He didn't say a word about it."

(noun) information about recent and important events. Synonyms: news, intelligence, tidings. Example: "They awaited news of the outcome."

(noun) a verbal command for action. Example: "When i give the word, charge!."

(noun) an exchange of views on some topic. Synonyms: discussion, give-and-take. Examples: "We had a good discussion." "We had a word or two about it."

(noun) a promise. Synonyms: parole, word of honor. Example: "He gave his word."

(noun) a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory. Example: "Large computers use words up to 64 bits long."

(noun) the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus). Synonyms: Son, Word, Logos.

(noun) a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group. Synonyms: password, watchword, parole, countersign. Example: "He forgot the password."

(noun) the sacred writings of the Christian religions. Synonyms: Bible, Christian Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word of God, Word. Example: "He went to carry the word to the heathen."

(verb) put into words or an expression. Synonyms: give voice, formulate, phrase, articulate. Example: "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees."