promise vs word

word vs promise

promise and word both are nouns.

promise and word both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
promise	Yes	No	Yes	No
word	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, word is a hyponym of promise; that is, word is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than promise:

promise: a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
word: a promise

Other hyponyms of promise include oath, parole, word of honor, betrothal, engagement, troth, pinning, rain check.

promise (noun)	word (noun)
grounds for feeling hopeful about the future	a unit of language that native speakers can identify
a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future	a promise
	information about recent and important events
	a brief statement
	an exchange of views on some topic
	a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
	a verbal command for action
	a string of bits stored in computer memory

promise (verb)	word (verb)
make a promise or commitment	put into words or an expression
promise to undertake or give
make a prediction about; tell in advance
give grounds for expectations

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