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words

words

9 1.0
Things someone says or writes to show ideas and feelings
  • noun
  • /wɜrdz/
translation icon : palabras
  • I cannot believe those words just left my mouth.
  • key words

I mean, Prince Andrew's own words made him guilty.

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Examples

  • And I bet just hearing those words we need to talk.

  • So I just want to say a few brief words about that.

  • And now let me leave you with some words from Steve Jobs.

  • And so, yeah, the words matter to me.

  • Pay attention to both their words and their body.

  • OK, now which of these words was not on the list?

  • OK, OK, so in other words, you did not win.

  • And I would like to quote a few words from his speech.

  • So I'll leave you the words of Arthur Schopenhauer.

  • I remember his words clearly; they inspired me to pursue my dreams.

Synonyms

talk
vswords
947 1.0

A discussion where people share ideas or feelings

is the broader idea of speech or writing, not only interactive speaking
speech
vswords
655 1.0

The ability to use words with your voice to show thoughts or feelings

is the general expression in language rather than only spoken ability
text
vswords
355 1.0

The main words written in a book or document without notes and pictures

is broader, meaning any expression in speech or writing rather than main content
wording
vswords
57 3.4

The way words are used to express an idea

is the general content of speech or writing rather than specific phrasing
choice of words
vswords
31 3.8

The words someone uses to express an idea or feeling

is broader, covering any speech or writing rather than selected terms
written word
vswords
16 3.2

Words shown with letters on a page or screen instead of spoken

is the full idea of speech or writing, not limited to writing only
diction
vswords
4 6.1

The choice of words and how people use them in speech or writing

is the general content rather than the style or manner of expression
verbalization
vswords
  • US
1 5.6

Putting thoughts or feelings into words so others can understand them

is the general form of speech or writing rather than only the act

Antonyms

660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

Idioms

275 2.7

To say something in a clearer way

119 7.5

Argue angrily with someone about something

to mark my words
  • Informal
20 7.0

Tell someone to pay attention because what you say will happen

14 6.2

So beautiful or moving that you cannot describe it

To say that someone said something when they did not

9 5.3

Tell someone what you feel or need instead of using actions

A quiet man who speaks very little and seems thoughtful

1 7.7

Speak very directly without trying to be polite

To claim someone said something they did not say

To stop speaking because you feel nervous, embarrassed, or upset

To speak with small pauses and mistakes because you are nervous

6.6

To admit you were wrong and take back what you said

A phrase that says hurt to the body is worse than insults and words do not hurt

To feel so surprised or moved that you cannot find words to say

To be unable to say anything because you feel very surprised or moved

To say the same thing using different words

Compounds

The words someone uses to express an idea or feeling

15 6.2

A long angry argument in public between opposing groups

Skill at speaking or writing in a pleasant, convincing way

words per minute
  • Specialized
3 2.5

The number of words read, spoken, or typed in one minute

3 5.1

Talk that has no real meaning and is not useful

torrent of words
  • Informal
1 6.8

A fast flow of words spoken with strong feeling

1 5.1

A woman who speaks very little and seems thoughtful

honeyed words
  • Informal
1 7.2

Smooth, pleasant speech that tries to trick people

1 8.0

Words that people say but do not mean

Simple language that uses short, easy words

A group of words written or spoken in a particular order that may not be a full sentence

How Many

monologue
124 4.8
words
9 1.0
silence
660 2.0

Surface Forms

word singular
words plural

Morphology

words = word (transparent) = word + s

The sense 'things someone says or writes' is the literal, compositional meaning of the plural form of 'word'.

Etymology

Words comes from an old English root word that meant 'speech' or 'talk'. That's why words can mean the things someone says or writes — the actual pieces of language they use to express an idea.