Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
File.
How to pronounce file:
US
File - as a noun
A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
data fileHypernyms (Closely Related)
record9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indian filesingle fileHypernyms (Closely Related)
line4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
file cabinetfiling cabinetHypernyms (Closely Related)
office furnitureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hand toolHyponyms (Broadly Related)
File - as a verb
Record in a public office or in a court of law
Example: "File for divorce"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
register9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
register9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Smooth with a file
Example: "File one's fingernails"
Proceed in line
Example: "The students filed into the classroom"
File a formal charge against
Example: "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge12lodge7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accuse10criminate13impeach16incriminate15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Place in a container for keeping records
Example: "File these bills, please"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
file awayExample Sentences
"I need to find the file that contains the important documents."
"Could you please send me the PDF file via email?"
"She organized her paperwork in a file cabinet."
"The detective examined the suspect's file for any clues."
"I can't open this file on my computer; it must be corrupted."
Word Game Points
Is FILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, file is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is FILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, file is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is FILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, file is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
