Word: ABASE
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Definition of ABASE
- To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate.
- To lower physically; to depress; to cast or throw down; to stoop.
"to abase the eye"
- To lower in value, in particular by altering the content of alloys in coins; to debase.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "abase" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "abase" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ABASE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ABASE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ABASE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ABASE:
- # the abase effect
- # master of abase
- # playing with abase
- # in terms of abase
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