Meaning of words in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    words

    Definitions

    1. the words that are spoken

    Examples

    • « I listened to his words very closely »
  2. 2. the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

    Examples

    • « his compositions always started with the lyrics »
    • « he wrote both words and music »
    • « the song uses colloquial language »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. language that is spoken or written

    Examples

    • « he has a gift for words »
    • « she put her thoughts into words »
  4. 4. an angry dispute

    Examples

    • « they had a quarrel »
    • « they had words »

    Derived terms

  5. 5. words making up the dialogue of a play

    Examples

    • « the actor forgot his speech »

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