noun
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that which is uttered as a word or words; an utterance.
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all the vocal sounds, words, and ways of combining them common to a particular nation, tribe or other speech community; a language.
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a sentence or statement made or written by someone quoted often by others; a quotation.
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a short, traditional saying that expresses some obvious truth or familiar experience; a proverb; an adage.
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the art of using words effectively and fluently in speaking or writing; eloquence.
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a harsh censure or blame.
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a command, direction or instruction, backed by authority; an order.
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a foretelling; prediction of the future; prophecy.
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a group of lines of a verse forming one of the divisions of song.