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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.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
consent
Noun
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Consent is permission to do something.
You can't publish a picture of a child without the consent of one parent.
The treatment was explained to and understood by the patient before he gave his consent.
consent
Verb
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If you consent to something, you agree to it.
Dr. Briant has kindly consented to give us some of his valuable time.