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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɪn ə ˈwɝd/ · UK /ɪn ə ˈwɜːd/
in a word means: Used before a very short description or answer that gives the main point.
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Used before a very short description or answer that gives the main point.
- In a word, yes.
- The holiday was, in a word, perfect.
- How was the meeting? In a word, disappointing.
Questions about in a word
What does in a word mean?
Used before a very short description or answer that gives the main point.
What is in a word in other languages?
Türkçe: tek kelimeyle · Español: en una palabra · Français: en un mot · Deutsch: mit einem Wort · Italiano: in una parola · 日本語: 一言で言えば
How do you pronounce in a word?
In American English /ɪn ə ˈwɝd/; in British English /ɪn ə ˈwɜːd/.
How do you use in a word in a sentence?
In a word, yes. The holiday was, in a word, perfect.
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