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word vs speech

speech vs word

word and speech both are nouns.

word is a verb but speech is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
word Yes No Yes No
speech Yes No No No
As nouns, speech is a hypernym of word; that is, speech is a word with a broader meaning than word:
  • word: an exchange of views on some topic
  • speech: (language) communication by word of mouth
Other hypernyms of word include language, oral communication, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication.
word (noun) speech (noun)
a unit of language that native speakers can identify the mental faculty or power of vocal communication
a promise (language) communication by word of mouth
information about recent and important events the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
a brief statement words making up the dialogue of a play
an exchange of views on some topic a lengthy rebuke
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group the exchange of spoken words
a verbal command for action your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
a string of bits stored in computer memory something spoken
word (verb) speech (verb)
put into words or an expression
Difference between word and speech

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