* Noun: When "word" refers to a unit of language, it's a noun.
* "The word 'cat' has three letters."
* "He kept his word and arrived on time."
* Verb: When "word" means to express something verbally, it's a verb.
* "She worded her reply carefully."
* "They worded the contract in a way that benefited both parties."
* Adjective: Less commonly, "word" can be used as an adjective meaning "spoken" or "expressed verbally".
* "The word agreement was reached after lengthy negotiations." (This is a bit archaic, but still valid usage.)
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to explore!