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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As workers use AI-powered tools to generate code, words and other content, some executives have said they don’t need as many employees.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Those were the words of President Bill Clinton on 17 June, 1994 at Soldier Field in Chicago when attending the opening match of the first World Cup to be held in the United States.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
In other words, don’t read too much into the possible OpenAI delay.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
In other words, finding a young shark could suggest that great whites are not simply passing through Mediterranean waters.
From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026
It’s an army of families with T-shirts, posters, and banners of their children and the words SAY HER NAME.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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