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have a word

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌhæv ə ˈwɝd/ · UK /ˌhæv ə ˈwɜːd/

have a word means: To talk briefly with someone, often privately to discuss a problem or correct their behaviour.

verb

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To talk briefly with someone, often privately to discuss a problem or correct their behaviour.

  • Can we have a word?
  • The manager had a word with me about being late.
  • I will have a word with him after the meeting.

How to use it: have a word with someone (I need to have a word with your teacher.); have a word about something (Could we have a word about your attendance?)

Similar words: speak, talk, have a chat

Common phrases: have a word, quietly have a word

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What does have a word mean?

To talk briefly with someone, often privately to discuss a problem or correct their behaviour.

What is have a word in other languages?

Türkçe: birkaç söz konuşmak · Español: hablar un momento · Français: dire un mot · Deutsch: ein Wort wechseln · Italiano: scambiare due parole · 日本語: 少し話す

How do you pronounce have a word?

In American English /ˌhæv ə ˈwɝd/; in British English /ˌhæv ə ˈwɜːd/.

How do you use have a word in a sentence?

Can we have a word? The manager had a word with me about being late.

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