words

noun
UK /wɜːdz/
US /wɝːdz/

Words are the sounds or letters we use to say and write things.

She learned ten new words at school today.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The things someone says, especially in a serious or angry way.

He left without a word.

3. A short talk or speech given to a group.

The teacher said a few words before the trip.

4. A promise that something will happen.

She gave her word that she would come back.

5. The text of a song, as opposed to its music.

I know the words to that song by heart.