Definition of word for word in English:
In exactly the same or, when translated, exactly equivalent words.
- Sign language is visual, and isn't always translated word for word into English.
- I wish I could translate the song for you guys word for word, but it would take too much time.
- It is the same thing you put in your complaint, word for word almost.
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