words

Etymology

noun

1. plural of word
   Words have a longer life than deeds. — Pindar (translated)

noun

1. (meiosis) Angry debate or conversation; argument.
   After she found out the truth, she had words with him, to tell him how she felt.
2. Lines in a script for a performance.
   You better get your words memorised before rehearsal next Saturday.
3. Lyrics.
   The composer set the words to music.

verb

1. third-person singular simple present indicative of word