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

Molly's father, John, told BBC Scotland News: "Molly's words and experience must continue to echo beyond her lifetime."

From BBC

She exits her state without deciphering Paula’s words, yet feels an innate and moving satisfaction anyway, as if she could glean the meaning of what her former patient said without understanding every word.

From Salon

He made friends easily, she said, and when he died she received calls from people who met him and shared kind words.

From Los Angeles Times

“I would not normally like to say these words, but I will say them: We are very strong. We are doing our utmost. But the last few days, naturally…”

From Salon

In other words, the bridge is about to be raised for those chasing the American dream.

From The Wall Street Journal