Simplifying Terminology

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering questions like how, when, or where

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g., the, a, an)

• The speaker explained the concept in words of one syllable to make it easier for everyone to understand.
• The teacher broke it down in words of one syllable so we could get it.
• He dumbed it down for us, speaking in words of one syllable.
• She painted a picture with her words, speaking in words of one syllable.