word

Noun

• the sacred writings of the Christian religions
  • he went to carry the Word to the heathen
    

• a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
  • he forgot the password
    

• the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)

• a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory
  • large computers use words up to 64 bits long
    

• a promise
  • he gave his word
    

• an exchange of views on some topic
  • we had a good discussion
    
  • we had a word or two about it
    

• a verbal command for action
  • when I give the word, charge!
    

• information about recent and important events
  • they awaited news of the outcome
    

• a brief statement
  • he didn't say a word about it
    

• a unit of language that native speakers can identify
  • words are the blocks from which sentences are made
    
  • he hardly said ten words all morning
    

Verb

• put into words or an expression
  • He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  Bible , Christian Bible , Book , Good Book , Holy Scripture , Holy Writ , Scripture , Word of God , Word , password , watchword , parole , countersign , Son , Logos , word of honor , discussion , give-and-take , news , intelligence , tidings , give voice , formulate , phrase , articulate