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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpæsˌwɝd/ · UK /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

Forms: passwords

password means: A secret set of letters, numbers, or symbols used to open a computer account or other digital service.

noun

COMPUTER LOGINA2

A secret set of letters, numbers, or symbols used to open a computer account or other digital service.

  • Please enter your password.
  • I changed my password yesterday.
  • Use different passwords for your online accounts.

How to use it: password for something (I forgot the password for my email account.)

Similar words: access code

Common phrases: strong password, reset a password, password protection, password manager

SECRET ACCESS CODEA2

A secret word or code that lets you enter a place or use something.

  • You need a password to get in.
  • Only members know the secret password.
  • She gave me the password for the locked room.

Similar words: passcode, access code

Common phrases: secret password, correct password, enter a password

SPOKEN SECRET WORDB1

A secret word you say to prove you are allowed to enter somewhere or receive information.

  • The guard asked for the password.
  • She whispered the password, and the door opened.
  • Nobody could enter the camp without saying the password.

Similar words: watchword

Common phrases: say the password, whisper the password, ask the password

Questions about password

What does password mean?

A secret set of letters, numbers, or symbols used to open a computer account or other digital service.

What is password in other languages?

Türkçe: şifre · Español: contraseña · Français: mot de passe · Deutsch: Passwort · Italiano: password · 日本語: パスワード

How do you pronounce password?

In American English /ˈpæsˌwɝd/; in British English /ˈpɑːswɜːd/.

How do you use password in a sentence?

Please enter your password. I changed my password yesterday.

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