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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.

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

Example: 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.

Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."

Example: "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.

(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.

Example: Well worth thee, me friend.