words

1. 1
   noun

   Plural of word. Use this when you mean more than one word.

   She chose her words carefully before answering the question.

   This dictionary lists thousands of words and their meanings.

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2. 2
   verb

   Third-person singular simple present of word. Use it with he, she, or it.

   She words her emails to sound friendly but firm.

   He words each apology so carefully that no one stays angry.

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3. 3
   nounplural

   An argument or angry talk between people who disagree.

   Like a fight, but with sharp talk instead of fists.

   They had words in the parking lot after the game.

   Angry words flew across the table until someone left the room.

   Similarargument, quarrel

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4. 4
   nounplural

   The lines an actor has to say in a play or show.

   The actor forgot his words halfway through the second scene.

   She practiced her words every night before the school play.

   Similarlines

5. 5
   nounplural

   The text that is sung in a song, also called the lyrics.

   Everyone in the bar knew the words to that old song.

   He hummed the tune but could not remember the words.

   Similarlyrics

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