Synonyms for word-for-word
- adjective
- adverb
Definitions
- adj. 1
Using exactly the same words (as were originally used).
His essay was a word-for-word copy of one on the Internet.
- adv. 1
In exactly the same words (as were originally used); verbatim.
The two essays were the same, word for word.
Related words
- Other spellings
- word for word
Example sentences
- exact The exact meaning of metaphysics is controversial.
- literal He explained the literal meaning of the sentences.
- verbatim Sami doesn't remember verbatim what he said to Layla.
By length
- 5 letters
- exact2
- 7 letters
- exactly3, literal3
- 8 letters
- verbatim3
- 9 letters
- literally4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (exact2 = 2 syllables).