Word: Get Word
Definition: The phrase "get word" means to learn or find out information about something, often through indirect means or accidentally. It is commonly used when someone receives news or updates.
Usage Instructions:
Use "get word" when you want to express that you have received information, especially if it wasn't a formal way of being told.
It is often used in conversational English.
Examples:
"I just got word that the meeting has been postponed."
"Did you get word about the party this weekend?"
"She got word from a friend that there’s a job opening."
Advanced Usage:
In more complex sentences, you can use "get word" in different tenses or with additional phrases: - "I had gotten word of the changes before they were officially announced." - "We will get word from the manager soon regarding our project updates."
Word Variants:
The verb "get" can be used in various forms (get, gets, getting, got).
"Word" can refer to information or news, but it can also mean a promise or assurance in different contexts.
Different Meanings:
Get: In addition to "get word," "get" can mean to obtain, receive, or understand something.
Word: Apart from referring to information, "word" can also mean a single unit of language or a command.
Synonyms:
Discover
Learn
Hear
Find out
Receive news
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
Get wind of: This is an idiom that means to hear about something secretly or indirectly. Example: "I got wind of the surprise party."
Get the word out: This means to spread information widely. Example: "We need to get the word out about the event."
Summary:
"Get word" is a useful phrase to express the act of receiving information, often in a casual or indirect way.