words

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /wɜːdz/ (British)

Noun

1. plural form of word

   Words have a longer life than deeds. — Pindar (translated)

2. Angry debate or conversation; argument. [from 15th c.]

   After she found out the truth, she had words with him, to tell him how she felt.

3. Lines in a script for a performance.

   You better get your words memorised before rehearsal next Saturday.

4. Lyrics.

   The composer set the words to music.

Verb

1. third-person singular form of word

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