word

noun [C usually sing] (BRIEF STATEMENT)

/wɜrd/

Definition

› a brief discussion or statement: Could I have a word with you? Let me give you a word of advice. Tell us what happened in your own words (= say it in your own way).

(Definition of word noun (BRIEF STATEMENT) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to get rid of something or someone that is not wanted or needed

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