password
word
/ˈpæsˌwɝd/
PAS-wurd
/pˈɑːswɜːd/
PAHS-wurd
Definition
A password is a secret word or set of characters that you use to access a computer, phone, website, or account.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in digital contexts. Common collocations are 'enter a password', 'reset a password', 'forgot my password', and 'strong password'. It is different from 'passcode', which often means a short numeric code, especially on phones.
Spanish: contraseñaPortuguese (BR): senhaPortuguese (PT): palavra-passeChinese (Simplified): 密码Chinese (Traditional): 密碼Hindi: पासवर्डArabic: كلمة المرورBengali: পাসওয়ার্ডRussian: парольJapanese: パスワードVietnamese: mật khẩuKorean: 비밀번호Turkish: şifreUrdu: پاس ورڈIndonesian: kata sandi
Example Sentences
Can you help me reset my password? The site won't let me in.
natural
Make your password stronger by adding numbers and symbols.
natural
Please enter your password to log in.
basic
I forgot my password again.
basic
This password is too easy.
basic
I never use the same password for more than one account.
natural