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Adverbial by word of mouth has 2 senses
- by word of mouth, viva voce - orally; "I heard it viva voce"
- orally, by word of mouth - by spoken rather than written means; "these stories were transmitted by word of mouth"
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By Word of Mouth
Description:
"By word of mouth" is an idiomatic expression which means that information or news is spread through verbal communication and personal recommendations instead of formal advertising or written sources.
Senses:
- Popular sense: The term is commonly used to indicate the process of transmitting information from one person to another through spoken words, often resulting in the spread of rumors, gossip, or recommendations.
- Local sense: In some cultures or communities, "by word of mouth" can also refer to the oral tradition of storytelling, passing down historical events, legends, or cultural beliefs verbally from generation to generation.
Usage:
Popular Usage:
- Heard it by word of mouth that the new restaurant in town serves amazing food.
- The success of the movie was achieved mainly by word of mouth, as it wasn't heavily promoted.
- This brand has built a loyal customer base by word of mouth alone.
Local Usage:
- The ancient legends of our tribe have been passed down by word of mouth for centuries.
- The knowledge of herbal remedies has always been shared by word of mouth in our family.
- Children in the village learn about their cultural traditions by word of mouth from the elders.
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