Word: SAGE
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Definition of SAGE
- A wise person or spiritual teacher; someone of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
- Wise.
- Grave; serious; solemn
- The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.
- Any plant in the genus Salvia
- Any of a number of plants such as sagebrush considered to be similar to Salvia officinalis, mostly because they are small shrubs and have gray foliage or are aromatic.
- The act of using the word or option sage in the email field or a checkbox of an imageboard when posting a reply.
"Reminder to sage and report."
- Word used in the email field of imageboards to prevent a bump of the post. Used as an option rather than a word in some imageboard software.
"sage in all fields"
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 "Understanding the exact meaning of "sage" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "sage" in early literature."
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 SAGE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in SAGE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SAGE:
- # the sage effect
- # master of sage
- # playing with sage
- # in terms of sage
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