Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Stain.
How to pronounce stain:
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Stain - as a noun
A soiled or discolored appearance
Example: "The wine left a dark stain"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discoloration16discolouration17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appearance16visual aspectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
color7coloring materialcolour8colouring materialHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Anything regarded as making something unclean
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dirt5filth11grease7grime8grunge8soil4Stain - as a verb
Color with a liquid dye or tint
Example: "Stain this table a beautiful walnut color"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dye7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Produce or leave stains
Example: "Red wine stains the table cloth"
Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Example: "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defile10maculate12sully8tarnish10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blob8blot6fleck14spot6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Color for microscopic study
Example: "The laboratory worker dyed the specimen"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dye7Example Sentences
"He spilled red wine on his shirt, leaving a large stain."
"She used a powerful detergent to remove the stubborn stain from the carpet."
"There was an ink stain on the corner of the document."
"The coffee cup left a ring-shaped stain on the wooden table."
"The painter accidentally left a paint stain on the floor."
Word Game Points
Is STAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is STAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is STAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stain is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
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