word · n
have a word (with sb)
C2 to talk to someone for a short time
Dictionary examples:
If you have a minute, could I have a word? (13.1)
I'll have a word with Simon about this. (14.2)
give sb your word
C1 to promise someone something
Dictionary examples:
Paolo gave me his word that he wouldn't tell anyone. (29.2)
take sb's word for it
C1 to believe what someone says without any proof
Dictionary examples:
Take my word for it - this curry is very hot! (15.8)
in other words
B2 used to explain what something means in a different way
Dictionary examples:
He said he's too busy - in other words, he isn't interested. (17.4)
word for word
C2 using the exact words that were originally used
Dictionary examples:
She repeated word for word what he had told her. (18.1)
in sb's words
C2 used when you repeat what someone said
Dictionary examples:
In the manager's words, the game was "a total disaster." (34.4)
be lost for words
C2 to be so surprised, angry or moved by something that you do not know what to say
Dictionary examples:
This prize is such an honor and so unexpected - I am lost for words. (39.1)
at a loss for words
C2 not knowing what to say
Dictionary examples:
The question was unexpected and she was temporarily at a loss for words. (42.7)
by word of mouth
C2 by one person telling another telling you
Dictionary examples:
Students learned of the center by word of mouth. (18.8)
keep your word
C1 to do what you said you would do
Dictionary examples:
He agreed to come and I'm sure he'll keep his word. (19.0)
word
A1 a group of letters or sounds that mean something, or a single letter or sound that means something
Dictionary examples:
My dog ate my homework words. (0.0)
Oops! I forgot the magic word. (0.0)
My favorite word is 'pizza'. (0.0)
Some words are more difficult to spell than others. (14.9)
What's the word for goat in French? (21.2)
Your essay should be no more than two thousand words long. (24.0)
not believe/understand/hear/say, etc. a word
B1 to not believe/understand/hear/say, etc. anything
Dictionary examples:
My dog ate my homework, but my teacher didn't believe a word of it. (0.0)
The politician's speech was so boring, I didn't hear a word after 'Hello'. (0.0)
My grandpa claims he invented the internet, but we don't believe a word. (0.0)
I don't believe a word he says. (12.6)