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“Whirred” or “Word”

whirred / word are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

whirred

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

word w·ER·d

  • nouna unit of language that native speakers can identify.
  • nouna brief statement.
  • nouna verbal command for action.
  • nouna word is a string of bits stored in computer memory.
Usage

Examples in context

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“whirred”

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“word”

  • …360, but there is no word on the status of such…
  • …minced oath for the "F" word.
  • …and channel number with the word "News"), others use franchised brand…
  • …a negation, there is no word for “none”, so negation is…
  • This approach to word setting mirrors the ideas of…
  • Throughout the narrative, the word Rose is used both as…
  • …Romance languages use the Latin word acrifolium, literally "sharp leaf" (turned…
  • The origin of the word "holly" is considered a reduced…
  • These word formations are ‘ka in’, used…
  • …neologism and variant of the word for "big monthly payment" (salário…

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