Word: DEFEATS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DEFEATS
- To overcome in battle or contest.
"Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo."
- To reduce, to nothing, the strength of.
- To nullify
- The act or instance of being defeated, of being overcome or vanquished; a loss.
"Licking their wounds after a temporary defeat, they planned their next move."
- The act or instance of defeating, of overcoming, vanquishing.
"The inscription records her defeat of the country's enemies in a costly war."
- Frustration (by prevention of success), stymieing; nullification.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "defeats" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "defeats" 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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEFEATS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEFEATS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEFEATS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEFEATS:
- # the defeats effect
- # master of defeats
- # playing with defeats
- # in terms of defeats
Hook Words
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