🗣️words

noun
/wɜːdz/

Meaning

units of language consisting of sounds or letters used to express meaning
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.

Example Sentences

Her kind words comforted me during a hard time.

Learning new words expands vocabulary.

Example Expressions

in other words

Synonyms

speech, terms, expressions, phrases, language, vocabulary, lexicon, terminology
Entry 1
speech, terms, expressions, phrases, language
Entry 2
terms, vocabulary, expressions, language, lexicon, terminology

Antonyms

silence, quiet, no sound, muteness, speechlessness, quietness, wordlessness
Entry 1
silence, quiet
Entry 2
silence, no sound, muteness, speechlessness, quietness, wordlessness

Collocations

choose words, kind words, harsh words, in other words

More Example Sentences

You took the words right out of my mouth.

He continues to learn new words consistently.

She enjoys learning new words more than before.

They avoid using harsh words whenever necessary.

My friend suggests learning ten new words weekly.

With how many vocabulary words did you learn lesson 2.B?

He enjoys learning new words every time he watches a movie.

A child enters a spelling bee at school for the first time after practicing for weeks with his parents who quizzed him on difficult words

A child enters a spelling bee at school for the first time after practicing for weeks with his parents who quizzed him on difficult words every night after dinner

A child enters a spelling bee at school for the first time after practicing for weeks with his parents who quizzed him on difficult words every night after dinner until he felt confident enough to win.

Related Vocabularies

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The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

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