word
Translation
word, promise, news, remark
Examples
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He gave me his word.
He gave me his word.
Can I have a word with you?
Can I have a word with you?
Have you had any word from him?
Have you had any word from him?
Grammar Patterns
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to give one's word to make a promise He gave me his word.
to have a word with ((sb.)) to have a short talk with (sb.) Can I have a word with you?
to get/have word from ((sb.)) to receive news from (sb.) Have you had any word from him?
Similar Words
Synonyms: term, utterance; (for promise) pledge, vow
Etymology
From Old English 'word', from a Proto-Germanic root.
Memory Tips
A 'word' is a single building block of language. It can also be a promise ('my word') or news ('word from home').