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PUBLIC

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Public.

How to pronounce public:

US

Public - as an adjective

Not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole

Example: "The public good"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
private12

Public - as a noun

People in general considered as a whole

Example: "He is a hero in the eyes of the public"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
populace14world9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
people10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A body of people sharing some common interest

Example: "The reading public"

Public - as an adjective satellite

Affecting the people or community as a whole

Example: "The public welfare"

Example Sentences

"The public showed overwhelming support for the new legislation."
"The public had mixed reactions to the government's decision."
"The public eagerly awaited the release of the new product."
"The CEO addressed the concerns raised by the public."
"The public has the right to access certain information."
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Word Game Points

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

PUBLIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PUBLIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, public is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUBLIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PUBLIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, public is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUBLIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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