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Synonyms: word Definition: a unit of language that native speakers can identify Usage: words are the blocks from which sentences are made; he hardly said ten words all morning

Hypernyms: linguistic unit, language unit Definition: one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed

Synonyms: Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Christian Bible, Book, Scripture, Bible, Word, Word of God Definition: the sacred writings of the Christian religions Usage: he went to carry the Word to the heathen

Hypernyms: religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing Definition: writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity

Synonyms: tidings, news, word, intelligence Definition: information about recent and important events Usage: they awaited news of the outcome

Hypernyms: info, information Definition: a message received and understood

Synonyms: parole, password, countersign, word, watchword Definition: a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group Usage: he forgot the password

Hypernyms: arcanum, secret Definition: information known only to a special group Usage: the secret of Cajun cooking

Hypernyms: positive identification Definition: evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance Usage: a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people

Synonyms: word Definition: a brief statement Usage: he didn't say a word about it

Hypernyms: statement Definition: a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc Usage: according to his statement he was in London on that day

Synonyms: discussion, word, give-and-take Definition: an exchange of views on some topic Usage: we had a good discussion; we had a word or two about it

Hypernyms: voice communication, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, language Definition: (language) communication by word of mouth Usage: his speech was garbled; he uttered harsh language; he recorded the spoken language of the streets

Synonyms: word Definition: a verbal command for action Usage: when I give the word, charge!

Hypernyms: order Definition: (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed Usage: the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London

Synonyms: parole, word, word of honor Definition: a promise Usage: he gave his word

Hypernyms: promise Definition: a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

Synonyms: Logos, Son, Word Definition: the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)

Hypernyms: hypostasis, hypostasis of Christ Definition: any of the three persons of the Godhead constituting the Trinity especially the person of Christ in which divine and human natures are united