Englishfor English speakers
ms
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noun
(= manuscript)
the form of a literary work submitted for publication
Ms
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noun
a form of address for a woman
MS
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noun
(= Master of Science)
a master's degree in science
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noun
(= multiple sclerosis)
a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
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noun
(= Mississippi)
a state in the Deep South on the gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate States during the American Civil War
word
Noun
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Words are the smallest meaningful pieces of a language that can be used on their own.
Do you even understand the words I am saying?!
Class, if you are not sure on any word, be sure to check the dictionary.
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A word is a short conversation.
Can I have a word with you, John?
Mr. Gambini, a word with you, please?
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A word is a promise given to someone.
She gave him her word that she would pay him the money on Tuesday.
You have my word for it that the work will be finished before the weekend.
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A word is a piece of news.
Send word to John that Mary is here.
The word is that Mary stole some money from John.
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When Christians speak about the Bible, they sometimes call it the Word.