Word: FOREIGN
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Definition of FOREIGN
- A foreign person, particularly:
- A foreign ship.
- Clipping of chamber foreign: an outhouse.
- Located outside a country or place, especially one's own.
"He liked visiting foreign cities."
- Originating from, characteristic of, belonging to, or being a citizen of a country or place other than the one under discussion.
"There are many more foreign students in Europe since the Erasmus scheme started."
- Relating to a different nation.
"foreign policy; foreign navies"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "foreign", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "foreign" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
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 | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FOREIGN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FOREIGN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FOREIGN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FOREIGN:
- # the foreign effect
- # master of foreign
- # playing with foreign
- # in terms of foreign
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