Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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word | Yes | No | Yes | No |
promise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
word (noun) | promise (noun) |
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a unit of language that native speakers can identify | grounds for feeling hopeful about the future |
a promise | a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future |
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 |
word (verb) | promise (verb) |
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put into words or an expression | make a promise or commitment |
promise to undertake or give | |
make a prediction about; tell in advance | |
give grounds for expectations |