Question

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 words are not firm or dependable. words can be heard but not seen. words can move objects in their path. words may arise strongly and suddenly.

Explanation:

The phrase compares words to wind, implying they lack firmness or dependability, as contextually linked to "a man may break a word."

Answer:

A. Words are not firm or dependable.