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• plural of word.
• present tense form of word (3rd person singular).

words

British  

/ wɜːdz /

plural noun

1. the text of a part of an actor, etc

2. the text or lyrics of a song, as opposed to the music

3. angry speech (esp in the phrase have words with someone )

4. to retract a statement

5. indescribably; extremely

   the play was too funny for words

6. to be incapable of describing

7. expressing the same idea but differently

8. explicitly or precisely

9. not talkative

10. talkative

11. to express in speech or writing as well as thought

12. to give a brief speech

13. to say exactly what someone else was about to say

14. I am too happy, sad, amazed, etc, to express my thoughts

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Example Sentences

His words matched his lip movements, but not the prince's voice.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

In other words, cells lacking Mitch not only burned more fat but were also less capable of creating new fat-storing cells.

From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 2026

South Korean football is dead - those words on the sign floating above the angry crowd said it all.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

We are, in Lincoln’s words, “blood of the blood, and flesh of the flesh” of the Founding Fathers, because America’s inheritance belongs to those who see themselves in its promise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

I throw my words out so they’ll sound strong and triumphant, try to convince myself of confidence I don’t have.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam