Words (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The words that are spoken; "I listened to his words very closely".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• Her words of encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams.
• I listened to his words very closely, trying to understand his perspective.
• The words she spoke were laced with venom and hurt my feelings deeply.
• His words of apology were sincere and heartfelt, and I forgave him immediately.
• The words of the song were poetic and evocative, painting a vivid picture in my mind.

Hypernyms

• Language
• Voice Communication
• Speech Communication
• Spoken Language
• Oral Communication
• Spoken Communication

Meaning ²

The text of a popular song or musical-comedy number; "his compositions always started with the lyrics"; "he wrote both words and music"; "the song uses colloquial language".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Language
• Lyric

Hypernyms

• Text

Hyponyms

• Love Lyric

Meaning ³

An angry dispute; "they had a quarrel"; "they had words".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Wrangle
• Quarrel
• Run-in
• Dustup
• Row

Hypernyms

• Dispute
• Difference
• Difference Of Opinion

Hyponyms

• Bickering
• Affray
• Fuss
• Pettifoggery
• Bicker
• Bust-up
• Spat
• Fracas
• Altercation
• Squabble

Meaning ⁴

Words making up the dialogue of a play; "the actor forgot his speech".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Speech
• Actor's Line

Hypernyms

• Line

Hyponyms

• Throwaway
• Aside
• Monologue
• Cue
• Soliloquy

Meaning ⁵

Language that is spoken or written; "he has a gift for words"; "she put her thoughts into words".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• Linguistic Communication