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DAWDLED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Dawdled.

Dawdled - as a verb

Take one's time; proceed slowly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
linger7

Waste time

Example: "Get busy--don't dally!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dally9

Hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fall backfall behindlag4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
follow12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She dawdled on her way to school and ended up being late."
"He dawdled at the store, browsing through the aisles with no particular purpose."
"The kid dawdled at the playground, not wanting to leave."
"Despite the deadline, he dawdled and procrastinated on his project."
"She dawdled around the house, avoiding her chores."
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Word Game Points

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

DAWDLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DAWDLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dawdled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAWDLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DAWDLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dawdled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DAWDLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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