word-for-word
|word-for-word|
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🇺🇸
/ˌwɜrd fər ˈwɜrd/
🇬🇧
/ˌwɜːd fə ˈwɜːd/
exact repetition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'word-for-word' originates from the English words 'word' and 'for,' used together to emphasize exactness in repetition.
Historical Evolution
The phrase 'word-for-word' has been used in English since the 16th century to denote exact repetition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'exact repetition of words,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in exactly the same words; verbatim.
She repeated the instructions word-for-word.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41