Here's how you can use it:
As a noun:
* General meaning: A unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that has meaning.
* "The teacher asked me to write a word on the board."
* "I don't know the word for that feeling."
* Specific meaning: A promise or assurance.
* "She gave me her word that she would be there."
* Specific meaning: A command or instruction.
* "The general gave the word to attack."
As a verb:
* To express in words:
* "Can you word your request more politely?"
* "She worded her reply carefully."
Phrases and idioms:
* Word of mouth: Information spread by people talking to each other.
* Get the word out: To make information known to a lot of people.
* Put in a good word: To speak favorably about someone.
* Keep your word: To do what you promised to do.
* In other words: To rephrase something in a simpler or clearer way.
Remember: While there's only one pronunciation for "word" in standard English, different accents might pronounce it slightly differently.