words
Britishplural noun
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the text of a part of an actor, etc
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the text or lyrics of a song, as opposed to the music
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angry speech (esp in the phrase have words with someone )
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to retract a statement
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indescribably; extremely
the play was too funny for words
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to be incapable of describing
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expressing the same idea but differently
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explicitly or precisely
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not talkative
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talkative
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to express in speech or writing as well as thought
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to give a brief speech
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to say exactly what someone else was about to say
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I am too happy, sad, amazed, etc, to express my thoughts
Example Sentences
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Some 59 words that could be replaced by a picture of a reversing light – the tone and language completely different from Burnham's to me on camera.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Very much like an election, in other words, only one populated with women who were scalpel-sculpted, lifted, tanned and tucked to surgical specifications.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
"In other words, junky processing may harm your gut in ways that ripple up to your brain."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Building refineries for export purposes only works in places that have incredibly low crude costs. In other words, the Middle East,” York said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Caesar’s words are so soft, I almost mistake them for a breeze.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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