CONTRACT
(noun, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Contract.
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Contract - as a noun
A binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
written agreementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
adhesion contractcontract of adhesionaleatory contractbilateral contract
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(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declaration14A variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contract bridgeHypernyms (Closely Related)
bridge10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Contract - as a verb
Enter into a contractual arrangement
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
undertake14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assure6promise11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Engage by written agreement
Example: "They signed two new pitchers for the next season"
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sign5sign onsign upHypernyms (Closely Related)
employ13engage8hire7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Squeeze or press together
Example: "She compressed her lips"
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compact15compress14constrict13press7squeeze25Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
Example: "He got aids"
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get4take8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come downsicken12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become smaller or draw together
Example: "The fabric shrank"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrink13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
expand16Make smaller
Example: "The heat contracted the woollen garment"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reduce9shrink13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Compress or concentrate
Example: "Congress condensed the three-year plan into a six-month plan"
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concentrate15condense11Make or become more narrow or restricted
Example: "The selection was narrowed"
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narrow9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Example: "The manuscript must be shortened"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abbreviate17abridge11cut5foreshorten17reduce9shorten10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
expand16Contract - as an adjective
Contracted; affianced; betrothed.
Not abstract; concrete.
Example Sentences
"He signed a contract for a new job."
"The lawyer reviewed the contract before it was finalized."
"The contract clearly stated the terms and conditions."
"She breached the contract by failing to deliver the goods on time."
"The company won a lucrative government contract."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRACT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contract is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRACT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CONTRACT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contract is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRACT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is CONTRACT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contract is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRACT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
