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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In other words, we often think we’re asking for something when really we’re just hinting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
In other words, investors are getting sick of projecting payoffs from investments in technology with uncertain, far-off returns — and they’re also tired of debating what that means in the here and now.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Martinez has apologised for the timing of comments, which turned the spotlight on director of football Jason Wilcox, but not for the words themselves.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
In other words, the military stuff that you’re seeing is a third-rate frontier AI technology being fully integrated into our Department of Defense.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
You tried watercolor to chase away those ghostly words.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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