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CESS

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There are 8 meanings of the word Cess.

How to pronounce cess:

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Cess - as a noun

An assessed tax, duty, or levy.

Usually preceded by good or (more commonly) bad: luck or success.

Bound; measure.

The area along either side of a railroad track which is kept at a lower level than the sleeper bottom, in order to provide drainage.

A bog, in particular a peat bog.

A piece of peat, or a turf, particularly when dried for use as fuel.

Cess - as a verb

To levy a cess.

To cease; to neglect.

Example Sentences

"The cess on imports was increased by the government."
"The local council imposed a cess on property owners for road maintenance."
"The cess collected from businesses helped fund the construction of a new school."
"The government introduced a cess on luxury goods to generate additional revenue."
"The cess levied on tobacco products aimed to discourage smoking."
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Word Game Points

Is CESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cess is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is CESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cess is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is CESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cess is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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