take at one's word
言听计从,言而有信,说话算话,听话
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Definitions
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- : a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes the one-word blackbird from black bird. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages.
- : : My mom married at 20, and she mentions the m-word every time I meet someone she thinks is eligible.See also f-word, N-word.
- : words, speech or talk: to express one's emotion in words;Words mean little when action is called for.the text or lyrics of a song as distinguished from the music.contentious or angry speech; a quarrel: We had words and she walked out on me.
- : a short talk or conversation: Marston, I'd like a word with you.
- : an expression or utterance: a word of warning.
- : warrant, assurance, or promise: I give you my word I'll be there.
- : news; tidings; information: We received word of his death.
- : a verbal signal, as a password, watchword, or countersign.
- : an authoritative utterance, or command: His word was law.
- : Also called machine word. Computers. a string of bits, characters, or bytes treated as a single entity by a computer, particularly for numeric purposes.
- : Also called the Word, the Word of God. the Scriptures; the Bible.the Logos.the message of the gospel of Christ.
- : a proverb or motto.
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- : to express in words; select words to express; phrase: to word a contract with great care.
Phrases
- word for word
- word of honor
- word of mouth, by
- words fail me
- words of one syllable, in
- words stick in one's throat
- words to that effect
- word to the wise, a
- actions speak louder than words
- at a loss (for words)
- at a word
- break one's word
- eat one's words
- famous last words
- fighting words
- four-letter word
- from the word go
- get a word in edgewise
- give the word
- go back on (one's word)
- good as one's word
- hang on someone's words
- have a word with
- have words with
- in brief (a word)
- in other words
- in so many words
- keep one's word
- last word
- leave word
- man of his word
- mark my words
- mince matters (words)
- mum's the word
- not breathe a word
- not open one's mouth (utter a word)
- of few words
- picture is worth a thousand words
- play on words
- put in a good word
- put into words
- put words in someone's mouth
- swallow one's words
- take someone at his or her word
- take the words out of someone's mouth
- true to (one's word)
- weasel word
- weigh one's words
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
In other words, the large-scale burning this summer shows that these campaigns have yet to effectively prevent deforestation or the subsequent uncontrolled wildfires in Brazil.
In this example, I went with the word “shoes” as this is a product listing for shoes.
That may feel like a strange word to describe a perennial 50-game winner — one that’s been so good, and so close — with a generational scoring talent.
Think of good synonyms or words connected to the brand, without compromising your Google ranking.
If you mouse over the word, you’ll see original English word.
This is acting in every sense of the word—bringing an unevolved animal to life and making it utterly believable.
She vowed to repay the money—no official word, however, on whether she ever did that.
But news of the classes is spread mainly by word of mouth, and participants bring along their friends and families.
Still other people have moved away from the word “diet” altogether.
Back in Iran, he once got word that the Iranians were going to raid a village where his men were stationed.
Not a word now,” cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; “I may do that which can't be undone.
Every word that now fell from the agitated Empress was balm to the affrighted nerves of her daughter.
When we were mounted Mac leaned over and muttered an admonitory word for Piegan's ear alone.
Now for the tempering of the Gudgeons, I leave it to the judgment of the Workman; but a word or two of the polishing of it.
Huxley quotes with satirical gusto Dr. Wace's declaration as to the word "Infidel."