Useful Phrases with the Word “Word”
1. Have a word
- Meaning: Talk to someone briefly or
privately.
- Example: Can I have a word with you
before the meeting?
2. Empty words
- Meaning: Promises or statements with
no real meaning or intention.
- Example: The politician’s speech was
full of empty words.
3. Give my/your word
- Meaning: Make a sincere promise.
- Example: I give you my word I won’t
be late again.
4. In a word
- Meaning: Summarize something in one
word.
- Example: How was the movie? In a
word — amazing!
5. Have the last word
- Meaning: Be the one to end a
discussion, especially with a strong or final point.
- Example: My sister always has to
have the last word!
6. Man of his word
- Meaning: A person who keeps
promises.
- Example: You can trust him—he’s a
man of his word.
7. Spread the word
- Meaning: Share information or news
with others.
- Example: Let’s spread the word about
the new English course.
8. Render word for word
- Meaning: Translate or repeat
something exactly as said.
- Example: She rendered the poem word
for word in Spanish.
9. Swear word
- Meaning: A rude or offensive word.
- Example: Children shouldn’t use
swear words.
10. My word!
- Meaning: An expression of surprise
or shock (British English).
- Example: My word! You’ve grown so
tall!
