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good word
word W0218600 (wûrd)n.1. A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes.2. a. Something said; an utterance, remark, or comment: May I say a word about that?b. A command or direction; an order: gave the word to retreat.c. An assurance or promise; sworn intention: She has kept her word.d. A verbal signal; a password or watchword.3. wordsa. Discourse or talk; speech: Actions speak louder than words.b. Music The text of a vocal composition; lyrics.c. Hostile or angry remarks made back and forth.4. a. News: Any word on your promotion?b. Rumor: Word has it they're divorcing.5. Used euphemistically in combination with the initial letter of a term that is considered offensive or taboo or that one does not want to utter: "Although economists here will not call it a recession yet, the dreaded 'R' word is beginning to pop up in the media" (Francine S. Kiefer).6. Worda. See Logos.b. The Scriptures; the Bible.7. Computers A set of bits that is of a fixed size and is typically operated on by a computer's processor.tr.v. word·ed, word·ing, words To express in words: worded the petition carefully.interj. Slang Used to express approval or an affirmative response to something. Sometimes used with up.Idioms: at a word In immediate response. good word1. A favorable comment: She put in a good word for me.2. Favorable news. have a word with To have a brief conversation with (someone); speak to. have no words for To be unable to describe or talk about. in a word In short; in summary: In a word, the situation is serious. in so many words1. In precisely those words; exactly: hinted at impending indictments but did not say it in so many words.2. Speaking candidly and straightforwardly: In so many words, the weather has been beastly. of few words Not conversational or loquacious; laconic: a person of few words. of (one's) word Displaying personal dependability: a woman of her word. take at (someone's) word To be convinced of another's sincerity and act in accord with his or her statement: We took them at their word that the job would be done on time. take (someone's) word for it To believe what someone says without investigating further. upon my word Indeed; really.
[Middle English, from Old English; see wer- in Indo-European roots.]Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | good word - something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirablerecommendation, testimonialcongratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"character reference, reference, character - a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability; "requests for character references are all too often answered evasively"puff - exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes) | | 2. | good word - good newsnews, tidings, word, intelligence - information about recent and important events; "they awaited news of the outcome" |
good word
good word1. A friendly, amiable, and positive regard for someone or something. He was my favorite professor, always a smile on his face and a good word for everybody. I don't understand why she stays in the same job if she never has a good word to say about it.2. Positive or favorable information. I just got the good word from the realtor—we got the house!See also: good, word good word1. A favorable comment: She put in a good word for me.2. Favorable news.See also: good, wordEncyclopediaSeeWordgood word
Related to good word: put in a good wordSynonyms for good wordnoun something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirableSynonyms- recommendation
- testimonial
Related Words- congratulations
- extolment
- kudos
- praise
- character reference
- reference
- character
- puff
noun good newsRelated Words- news
- tidings
- word
- intelligence
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