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# {{cln|en|lemmas|nouns}} {{lb|en|plural only}} Angry [[debate]] or conversation; [[argument]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}} |
# {{cln|en|lemmas|nouns}} {{lb|en|plural only}} Angry [[debate]] or conversation; [[argument]]. {{defdate|from 15th c.}} |
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#: ''After she found out the truth, she had '''words''' with him, to tell him how she felt.'' |
#: ''After she found out the truth, she had '''words''' with him, to tell him how she felt.'' |
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Revision as of 01:24, 5 December 2019
English
Pronunciation
Audio (US): (file) - IPA(key): /wɜːdz/ Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E.
Noun
words
- plural of word
- Words have a longer life than deeds. — Pindar (translated)
- (plural only) 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.
- Lines in a script for a performance.
- You better get your words memorised before rehearsal next Saturday.
- Lyrics.
- The composer set the words to music.
Translations
angry debate or conversation
lines in a script for a performance
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lyrics — see lyrics
Verb
words
- third-person singular simple present indicative of word