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~1 n LANGUAGE/STH YOU SAY OR WRITE« 1 the smallest unit of language that people can understand if it is said or written on its own (Write an essay of about five hundred words. | There were a lot of words in the film I couldn't understand. | It's not a word I often use. | I know the tune, but not the words. | a word for (=a word that means)) ("Casa" is the Italian word for house. | sb's words (=what someone says)) (Those are the editor's words, not mine. | in your own words) (Tell us exactly what happened in your own words.) 2 not believe/hear/understand a word to not believe etc what someone says or writes (He says he played in a jazz group, but I don't believe a word of it. | Stuart didn't understand a word of that stuff on genetics either. | Can you speak up, we can't hear a word.) 3 put your feelings into words to express what you want to say clearly (I'm not very good at putting my feelings into words, but I'll try to explain.) 4 find the words to choose the words that express your feelings or ideas clearly (She only wished she could find the words to express her affection for the old man.) TALK/DISCUSSION« 5 have a word (with) especially spoken to talk to someone quickly, especially because you need their advice about something or you want to tell them to do something (Could I have a word with you after the meeting. | have/exchange a few words (=have a short conversation) | have a quick/brief word (with) (=have a short conversation)) (We managed to have a quick word before the others arrived.) 6 want a (little) word spoken to want to speak to someone, especially in order to criticize or warn them (The boss wants a little word with you.) 7 a word/a few words a short talk for a particular purpose (a word of advice/warning/encouragement etc) (Could you give the boys a few words of encouragement?) 8 not say/breathe a word to not say anything about something to anyone because it is a secret (Don't say a word about the party to Dad.) 9 have/drop a word in sb's ear to say something to someone privately especially in order to arrange something that would otherwise have been difficult (Don't worry - I've dropped a word in his ear - everything's settled.) 10 have/exchange words (with) an expression meaning to quarrel, used to avoid saying this directly (I saw Gwen after the meeting. We had words.) INFORMATION/NEWS« 11 a piece of news or a message (word gets out/around (=people hear about something)) (If word of the Royal visit gets out, we'll have the press here in force. | The word is (that)/word has it (that) (=people are saying that)) (The word is that Ben is leaving after Christmas. | no word from) (There's been no word from Susan since July. | send/bring word (=send or bring a message)) (The mayor sent word he'd be late. | spread/pass the word (=tell other people the news)) ORDER/DECISION« 12 the last/final word a) the power to decide whether or how to do something (The final word rests with the board. | have the last/final word) (My boss has the final word on hiring staff.) b) the last statement or speech in a discussion or argument (have the last/final word) (Why must you always have the last word in any argument?) 13 C usually singular an order to do something (On the word `go' I want you to start running. | give the word) (Captain Rix gave the word and we moved forward.) PROMISE« 14 my/sb's word a sincere promise (give sb your word (=promise someone very sincerely that you will do something) | keep your word) (Gail kept her word and returned all the money. | be as good as your word (=do exactly what you have promised to do) | a man of his word/woman of her word (=a man or woman who does what they have promised to do)) 15 take sb at their word to choose to believe what someone has said even though it is possible they do not mean it (Geoff said we could call him any time, so let's take him at his word.) 16 take my word for it spoken used to say that someone should accept what you say as true (The business is doing very well. You can take my word for it.) »OTHER MEANINGS« 17 in other words used to introduce a simpler explanation or version of something you have said (In other words, the objective is to avoid losing. | The woman has stopped going through her monthly cycle, in other words she is pregnant.) 18 in a word used to introduce a very simple answer or explanation ("Did you enjoy the film?" "In a word - no.") 19 in as many words/not in so many words in a clear direct way or not in a clear direct way ("Did Kathy say she liked him?" "Not in so many words." | Aunt Fay was angry and said so in as many words.) 20 word for word a) in exactly the same words (The newspaper printed his speech more or less word for word.) b) also word by word if you translate a piece of writing from a foreign language word for word, you translate the meaning of each single word rather than the meaning of a whole phrase or sentence 21 take the words (right) out of sb's mouth spoken if someone takes the words out of your mouth, they have just said what you were going to say 22 put words into sb's mouth spoken to suggest falsely that someone has said a particular thing (Will you stop putting words into my mouth - I never said I disliked the job.) 23 too silly/ridiculous/stupid etc for words spoken very silly, ridiculous etc 24 put in a (good) word for sb to praise someone or suggest them for a particular job (Can you put in a good word for me with the Marketing Manager?) 25 words fail me spoken used to say that you are so surprised, angry, or shocked that you do not know what to say (I ... words fail me.) 26 (Upon) my word! old-fashioned spoken used to say you are very surprised because something unusual has happened 27 tired/angry/pleased isn't the word for it spoken used to say you are extremely tired or angry etc 28 the last word in comfort/luxury/elegance etc the most comfortable or luxurious etc thing of its type (a kitchen that is the last word in luxury) 29 by word of mouth if information or news comes to you by word of mouth, someone tells you instead of you reading about it or seeing an advertisement 30 never have a good word to say for sb spoken if you never have a good word to say for someone, you never praise them even if they do something well 31 get a word in edgeways also edgewise AmE informal to get a chance to speak (Once Terry starts talking it's difficult to get a word in edgeways.) 32 the Word (of God) the religious teachings in the Bible 33 from the word go spoken from the beginning (Lena was against me from the word go.) (- see also eat your words eat (8), fourletter word, mark my words mark1 (9), not mince your words mince1 (3), play on words play2 (8), say the word say1 (28)) ~2 v to use words that are carefully chosen in order to express something (The final version was worded in general terms.)
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(words, wording, worded) Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English. 1. A word is a single unit of language that can be represented in writing or speech. In English, a word has a space on either side of it when it is written. The words stood out clearly on the page... The word ‘ginseng’ comes from the Chinese word ‘Shen-seng’. ...swear words... N-COUNT 2. Someone’s words are what they say or write. I was devastated when her words came true... The words of the young woman doctor echoed in his ears... N-PLURAL: oft with poss 3. The words of a song consist of the text that is sung, in contrast to the music that is played. Can you hear the words on the album? = lyrics N-PLURAL: usu the N 4. If you have a word with someone, you have a short conversation with them. (SPOKEN) I think it’s time you had a word with him... James, could I have a quiet word?... N-SING: a N 5. If you offer someone a word of something such as warning, advice, or praise, you warn, advise, or praise them. A word of warning. Don’t stick too precisely to what it says in the book... N-COUNT: N of n 6. If you say that someone does not hear, understand, or say a word, you are emphasizing that they hear, understand, or say nothing at all. I can’t understand a word she says... Not a word was spoken. N-SING: a N, with brd-neg c darkgreen]emphasis 7. If there is word of something, people receive news or information about it. There is no word from the authorities on the reported attack... Word has been spreading fast of the incidents on the streets... N-UNCOUNT: also the N 8. If you give your word, you make a sincere promise to someone. ...an adult who gave his word the boy would be supervised... He simply cannot be trusted to keep his word. N-SING: poss N 9. If someone gives the word to do something, they give an order to do it. I want nothing said about this until I give the word. N-SING: the N 10. To word something in a particular way means to choose...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German wort ~, Latin verbum, Greek eirein to say, speak, Hittite weriya- to call, name Date: before 12th century 1. a. something that is said b. plural (1) talk, discourse putting one's feelings into ~s (2) the text of a vocal musical composition c. a brief remark or conversation would like to have a ~ with you 2. a. (1) a speech sound or series of speech sounds that symbolizes and communicates a meaning usually without being divisible into smaller units capable of independent use (2) the entire set of linguistic forms produced by combining a single base with various inflectional elements without change in the part of speech elements b. (1) a written or printed character or combination of characters representing a spoken ~ the number of ~s to a line — sometimes used with the first letter of a real or pretended taboo ~ prefixed as an often humorous euphemism the first man to utter the f ~ on British TV — Time we were not afraid to use the d ~ and talk about death — Erma Bombeck (2) any segment of written or printed discourse ordinarily appearing between spaces or between a space and a punctuation mark c. a number of bytes processed as a unit and conveying a quantum of information in communication and computer work 3. order, command don't move till I give the ~ 4. often capitalized a. Logos b. gospel 1a c. the expressed or manifested mind and will of God 5. a. news, information sent ~ that he would be late b. rumor 6. the act of speaking or of making verbal communication 7. saying, proverb 8. promise, declaration kept her ~ 9. a quarrelsome utterance or conversation — usually used in plural they had ~s and parted 10. a verbal signal ; pass~ 11. slang — used interjectionally to express agreement II. verb Date: 13th century intransitive verb archaic speak transitive verb to express in ~s ; phrase a carefully ~ed reply ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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n. & v. --n. 1 a sound or combination of sounds forming a meaningful element of speech, usu. shown with a space on either side of it when written or printed, used as part (or occas. as the whole) of a sentence. 2 speech, esp. as distinct from action (bold in word only). 3 one's promise or assurance (gave us their word). 4 (in sing. or pl.) a thing said, a remark or conversation. 5 (in pl.) the text of a song or an actor's part. 6 (in pl.) angry talk (they had words). 7 news, intelligence; a message. 8 a command, password, or motto (gave the word to begin). 9 a basic unit of the expression of data in a computer. --v.tr. put into words; select words to express (how shall we word that?). Phrases and idioms at a word as soon as requested. be as good as (or better than) one's word fulfil (or exceed) what one has promised. break one's word fail to do what one has promised. have no words for be unable to express. have a word (often foll. by with) speak briefly (to). in other words expressing the same thing differently. in so many words explicitly or bluntly. in a (or one) word briefly. keep one's word do what one has promised. my (or upon my) word an exclamation of surprise or consternation. not the word for it not an adequate or appropriate description. of few words taciturn. of one's word reliable in keeping promises (a woman of her word). on (or upon) my word a form of asseveration. put into words express in speech or writing. take a person at his or her word interpret a person's words literally or exactly. take a person's word for it believe a person's statement without investigation etc. too ... for words too ... to be adequately described (was too funny for words). waste words talk in vain. the Word (or Word of God) the Bible. word-blind incapable of identifying written or printed words owing to a brain defect. word-blindness this condition. word-deaf incapable of identifying spoken words owing to a brain defect. word-deafness this condition. word for word in exactly the same or (of translation) corresponding words. ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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вчт., связь слово; связь тж. кодовая группа words per minute — слов в минуту; кодовых групп в минуту - address word - alphabetic word - banner word - binary word - channel status word - code word - coded word - command word - comparand word - computer word - connective word - control word - data word - device status word - direction word - double word - empty word - full word - guide word - half-word - handover word - identification word - index word - information word - instruction word - isolated word - key word - long word - machine word - matching word - multilength word - numerical word - numeric word - optional word - parameter word - processor status word - program status word - ready status word - reserved word - search word - short word - status word - stuff word - synchronization word - test word - trigger word - unique word - variable-length word - variable word - wide word ...Большой Англо-русский Русско-английский политехнический словарь
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1) слово (языка программирования) 2) группа кодов – alphabetic word – channel-access word – channel-status word – code word – communicaton word – computer word – control word – data word – digital word – information word – insruction word – reserved word – status word – trigger word – usercode word ...Англо-русский Русско-английски словарь по телекоммуникациям
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1) выражать словами 2) группа символов 3) группа чисел 4) код 5) речь 6) словесный 7) слово cyclically reduced word — циклически приведенное слово in the broad sense of the word — в широком смысле слова left proper word — собственное слева слово number numeral word — цифровое слово right proper word — собственное справа слово well formed word — правильно сформированное слово - abstract word - auxiliary word - balanced word - binary word - biproper word - circular word - code word - coded word - commutator word - cyclic word - elementary word - full word - ideal word - irreducible word - key word address - linear word - local word - mixed word - n-digit word - nonassociative word - parametric word - partial word - positive word - pure word - reduced word - regular word - reserved word - significant word - simple word - syncategorematic word - uncoded word - word algebra - word articulation - word current - word for word - word format - word length - word line - word problem - word ring - word sequence - word time - word winding ...Англо-русский Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
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1. сущ. 1) слово, формулировка apt words — надлежащая формулировка damaging words — оскорбление словом; клевета precatory words — пожелания (высказанные в завещании) vestigial words — устаревшие положения закона words of limitation — ограничивающая формулировка words of purchase — информация о том, к кому преходит право владения собственностью 2) известие, сообщение 3) обещание, заверение - break one's word - in words - keep one's word - send a word - take back one's word - word of art •• words of art — профессиональный термин, специальный термин, юридический термин 2. гл. излагать словами, формулировать Syn: formulate, phrase WORD слово; замечание; обещание; сентенция – accessory word – banner word – basic word – coined word – comparative word – compound word – computer word – concocted word – content word – direction word – function word – guide word – invented word – key word – partial word – phantom word – primary word – qualifying words – simple word – vernacular word ...Англо-русский Русско-английский экономический словарь
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1. слово primary word —- корневое слово half a word —- полслова to be not the word for it —- быть недостаточным для выражения или определения чего-л. tactlessness is not the word for it! —- "бестактность" - это не то слово (это слишком слабо сказано)! I am repeating his very (actual) words —- я повторяю его собственные слова, я дословно передаю сказанное им 2. часто pl. речь, разговор, слова concluding words —- заключительное слово to have a word with smb. —- поговорить с кем-л. to take (up) the word —- заговорить; перебить (кого-л.) to put smth. into words, to give words to smth. —- выразить что-л. словами to put one's thoughts into words —- высказать (сформулировать) свои мысли to get (to put) in a word —- вставить слово, вмешаться в разговор words fail me —- у меня не хватает слов I have no words to express my gratitude —- мне не хватает слов, чтобы выразить благодарность a truer word was never spoken —- совершенно верно!; лучше не скажешь bold in word only —- смелый только на словах "A word to the Reader" —- "К читателю" (введение к книге) 3. pl. размолвка, ссора high (hard) words —- разговор на повышенных тонах, крупный разговор they had words, words passed between them —- они поссорились, между ними произошла ссора 4. замечание, совет a word in season —- своевременный совет a word in smb.'s ear —- намек 5. (тк. в ед. ч.) вести; известие, сообщение to receive word of smb.'s coming —-...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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See: ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS, AS GOOD AS ONE'S WORD, BY WORD OF MOUTH, EAT ONE'S WORDS, FROM THE WORD "GO", GET A WORD IN, GET THE MESSAGE or GET THE WORD, HANG ON THE WORDS OF, IN BRIEF or IN A WORD, IN SO MANY WORDS, LAST WORD, MAN OF FEW WORDS, MAN OF HIS WORD, MUM IS THE WORD, PLAY ON WORDS, PUT WORDS INTO ONE'S MOUTH, SAY THE WORD, SWALLOW ONE'S WORDS, TAKE AT ONE'S WORD, TAKE THE WORDS OUT OF ONE'S MOUTH, WEASEL WORD, WEIGH ONE'S WORDS. ...Английский словарь американских идиом
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- O.E. word "speech, talk, utterance, word," from P.Gmc. *wurdan, from PIE *wer- "speak, say." The meaning "promise" was in O.E. Wordy is O.E. wordig "verbose." In the plural, the meaning "verbal altercation" (as in to have words with someone) dates from 1462. Wording "choice of words" apparently was coined by Milton (in "Eikonoklastes," 1649). A word to the wise is from L. phrase verbum sapienti satis est "a word to the wise is enough." ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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