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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.)

Something like such a unit of language:

The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .

Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.

A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).
mum's the word

A proverb or motto.

News; tidings (used without an article).
Have you had any word from John yet?

An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.
Don't fire till I give the word

A promise; an oath or guarantee.
I give you my word that I will be there on time.

• promise

A brief discussion or conversation.
Can I have a word with you?

(in the plural) See words.
There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting.

(sometimes 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.

• Bible
• word of God

(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.

• God
• Logos

To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).
I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.

• express
• phrase
• put into words
• state

To flatter with words, to cajole.

To ply or overpower with words.

To conjure with a word.

To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.

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.")

(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.