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(grammar) a unit of language that has a specific meaning
a piece of information or news
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
a brief statement
a message or communication
a verbal command for action
a promise or assurance
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)
a string of bits stored in computer memory
to use specific words to express an idea, message, thought, etc. in a particular manner
used to convey agreement, affirmation, or acknowledgment
SlangWhat is the origin and context of use of 'word'?
The interjection "word" has its origins in African American Vernacular English and gained popularity in hip-hop culture during the late 20th century. It became widely used in various urban communities and eventually integrated into mainstream English slang. It's often used in contexts where individuals want to affirm the truthfulness or accuracy of what someone else has said, similar to saying "I understand," "I agree," or "That's correct."
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