Word: MARE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of MARE
- An adult female horse.
- A foolish woman.
- A type of evil spirit formerly thought to sit on the chest of a sleeping person; also, the feeling of suffocation felt during sleep, attributed to such a spirit.
- A demon or monster, thought to plague people while they slept and cause a feeling of suffocation and terror during sleep.
- Sleep paralysis.
- A very bad or frightening dream.
"I had a nightmare that I tried to run but could neither move nor breathe."
- A large, dark plain, which may have the appearance of a sea.
- On Saturn's moon Titan, a large expanse of what is thought to be liquid hydrocarbons.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "mare" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "mare" can significantly improve your writing style."
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 | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many syllables are in MARE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MARE:
- # the mare effect
- # master of mare
- # playing with mare
- # in terms of mare
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