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/ 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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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"I am lost for words actually. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but I'm happy we pulled this off," said Tryon who was named Player of the Match.

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In other words, the U.S. economy is in a fragile balance, but that could easily shift.

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England manager Wiegman said: "Millie will forever be an England legend for what she has given to her country, and I could never have enough words to praise her impact during my time."

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Her goal was to simply grab random words and throw fits over them, to derail the proceedings with her spoiled princess routine.

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It echoed the words he used when Israel signed landmark deals with several Arab states during his first presidency.

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