Words meaning : The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.) Something like such a unit of language: The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. . Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech. A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words). A proverb or motto. News; tidings (used without an article). An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will. A promise; an oath or guarantee. A brief discussion or conversation. (in the plural) See words. (sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture. (sometimes Word) Logos, Christ. To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something). To flatter with words, to cajole. To ply or overpower with words. To conjure with a word. To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse. Angry debate or conversation; argument. Lines in a script for a performance. Lyrics.