word by word
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) word for word, verbatim
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đoạn này nghe cứ như được dịch word by word ấy.This text sounds like it was translated word for word.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “word by word” mean?
(adverb) word for word, verbatim
Is “word by word” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.