Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
word-for-word
adverb
/ˈwɜːrd fɔːr wɜːrd/
Definition
In exactly the same words; verbatim.
Examples
- He copied the report word-for-word from the original document.
- The translator provided a word-for-word interpretation of the speech.
- She recited the poem word-for-word from memory.
Meaning
The phrase ‘word-for-word’ refers to the exact replication of text or speech without any alterations or paraphrasing. It implies fidelity to the original wording.
Synonyms
- verbatim
- literally
- exactly
