Word: GATE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of GATE
- A doorlike structure outside a house.
- Doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall.
- Movable barrier.
"The gate in front of the railroad crossing went up after the train had passed."
- To keep something inside by means of a closed gate.
- To punish, especially a child or teenager, by not allowing them to go out.
- To open a closed ion channel.
- A way, path.
- A journey.
- A street; now used especially as a combining form to make the name of a street e.g. "Briggate" (a common street name in the north of England meaning "Bridge Street") or Kirkgate meaning "Church Street".
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "gate", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "gate" 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
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 | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GATE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GATE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GATE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GATE:
- # the gate effect
- # master of gate
- # playing with gate
- # in terms of gate
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Same Length Words (4 Letters)
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