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

In other words, the genome's movement may help a cell stay true to its function.

From Science Daily

"I think I went a bit blank, if I'm very honest. She can't really be saying these words to me. This is a tummy bug," she said.

From BBC

For now, the words "minor issue" are enough to send shudders through England and their followers.

From BBC

"As for her last words, like much of her loss, it's all rather cloudy and painful," he said.

From BBC

Audit your inbox: Search your email for the words “sale” or “deal” and unsubscribe from the five retailers you shop at the most.

From MarketWatch