Englishfor English speakers
paid
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adjective
marked by the reception of pay
paid work
a paid official
a paid announcement
a paid check
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adjective
(= nonrecreational)
involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby
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adjective
(= gainful)
yielding a fair profit
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.