Meaning

• 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."

• 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."

• (sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.

Meaning

• To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

  "I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council."

• 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.

Meaning

• 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.