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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.
complex
Adjective
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If something is complex, it has lots of parts or pieces, or is difficult to understand.
He has constructed a complex computer system to send translated messages between humans and dolphins.
A complex problem that we face today is poverty, especially in Africa.
complex
Noun
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A problem.
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A group of buildings with a common purpose, such as a university or military base.
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A psychologically based dislike or fear of a particular thing.
Jim has a complex about working for a woman boss.
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A thunderstorm that forms when two storm fronts collide.
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A structure with a central atom or molecule that has a weak connection to atoms or molecules around it.