Word: CONTRACT
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Definition of CONTRACT
- An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
"Marriage is a contract."
- An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed.
- A part of legal studies dealing with laws and jurisdiction related to contracts.
- Contracted; affianced; betrothed.
- Not abstract; concrete.
- To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.
"The snail's body contracted into its shell."
- (grammar) To shorten by omitting a letter or letters or by reducing two or more vowels or syllables to one.
"The word "cannot" is often contracted into "can't"."
- To enter into a contract with.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "contract" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "contract" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CONTRACT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CONTRACT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CONTRACT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CONTRACT:
- # the contract effect
- # master of contract
- # playing with contract
- # in terms of contract
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