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PARTICIPLE

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Participle.

How to pronounce participle:

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Participle - as a noun

A non-finite form of the verb; in english it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
participial17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
verb9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The past participle of 'to eat' is 'eaten'."
"In the sentence 'The broken window needs to be repaired', 'broken' is a participle."
"Verbs can be turned into participles by adding -ing, -ed, or -en."
"In the phrase 'the sleeping baby', 'sleeping' is a present participle."
"A participle can also function as part of a verb phrase."
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Word Game Points

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

PARTICIPLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PARTICIPLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, participle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PARTICIPLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PARTICIPLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, participle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PARTICIPLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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