Word: LONGING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of LONGING
- To take a long position in.
- To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true)
"She longed for him to come back."
- To be appropriate to, to pertain or belong to.
- To belong.
- An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
- The buying of a financial instrument with the expectation that its value will rise
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "longing" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "longing" in early literature."
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
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 | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LONGING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LONGING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LONGING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LONGING:
- # the longing effect
- # master of longing
- # playing with longing
- # in terms of longing
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