what does the phrase "words are but wind" mean? "a man may break a word with you, sir; and words are but wind" william shakespeare, the comedy of errors a. words can move objects in their path b. words may arise strongly and suddenly c. words are not firm and dependable d. words can be heard but not seen

B: words may arise strongly but suddenly.
The example that is shown above (the shakespeare quote) demonstrates this, the girl did not expect to be broken up with, she probably though they were doing just fine, but they guy did not, and he broke up with her. Therefore, the words hit her like a brick. They were all of a sudden, there and strong, and she had not expected it. So 'they hit her strong and suddenly' :-)

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adioabiola adioabiola · Answer 2 · 2021-11-02T13:31:27+01:00

State the meaning of the phrase "words are but wind"

The meaning of the phrase "words are but wind" is "words are not firm and dependable".

The phrase "words are but wind" means the word of a man cannot be depended on. When people speak or make promises to do something, their words shouldn't be trusted or relied on because their actions might not correspond with their words.

So, in order not to be disappointed, it is important not to have confidence in the words spoken by people.

Therefore, meaning of the phrase "words are but wind" is "words are not firm and dependable".