noun
a word or phrase that is repeated exactly as it was originally spoken or written
preposition
used to indicate that something is being repeated exactly as it was originally spoken or written
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The lawyer read the contract word for word to ensure there were no discrepancies.
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I copied the recipe down word for word so I wouldn't forget any ingredients.
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I can recite that rap verse word for word, it's my favorite!
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She followed her grandmother's advice word for word, always keeping it in mind.