word for word

Thân thiện

He repeated her remarks word for word.

Definition

Adverb: In a manner that uses exactly the same words as the original; verbatim.

Usage

The adverb "word for word" describes the action of repeating, copying, or translating something with absolute fidelity to the original wording, without any changes, omissions, or paraphrasing.

Examples

• She can recite the entire poem word for word.
• The journalist transcribed the interview word for word.
• This is a word-for-word translation from the ancient text.
• I need you to repeat the instructions word for word.

Advanced Usage

• As a hyphenated adjective ("word-for-word"): Used before a noun to describe something that is an exact, verbatim copy or translation.
  • He provided a word-for-word account of the conversation.
  • A word-for-word quote must be placed inside quotation marks.

Variants and Related Words

• Verbatim (adverb/adjective): A more formal synonym meaning "in exactly the same words."
• Literal (adjective): Corresponding exactly to the original words, though it can also imply a lack of figurative meaning.
• Exactly (adverb): Precisely, accurately. (A broader synonym that can apply to words or actions.)

Synonyms

• Verbatim
• Exactly
• Literally
• Precisely
• Line for line

Antonyms

• In your own words
• Paraphrased
• Loosely
• Approximately
• Figuratively

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To quote someone word for word: To repeat someone's exact statement.
  • The witness was asked to quote the defendant word for word.
• A word-for-word transcript: A written record that matches the spoken words exactly.
  • The court reporter prepared a word-for-word transcript of the trial.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. using exactly the same words
   • he repeated her remarks verbatim

Từ đồng nghĩa

• verbatim