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.
Adverb
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using exactly the same words
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he repeated her remarks verbatim
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