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VERBALS

(adj., adj.sat, noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Verbals.

Verbals - as an adjective

Of or relating to or formed from words in general

Example: "Verbal ability"

Of or relating to or formed from a verb

Example: "Verbal adjectives like `running' in `hot and cold running water'"

Relating to or having facility in the use of words

Example: "A good poet is a verbal artist"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
numerical13

Tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length

Example: "Editing a prolix manuscript"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prolix15

Verbals - as an adjective satellite

Communicated in the form of words

Example: "Verbal imagery"

Expressed in spoken words

Example: "A verbal contract"

Verbals - as a noun

(grammar) a verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. in english, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.

A confession given to police.

Verbals - as a verb

To induce into fabricating a confession.

Example Sentences

"Infinitives, gerunds, and participles are all types of verbals."
"The teacher explained the concept of verbals to the students."
"The verbals in this sentence are functioning as nouns."
"She enjoys verbals because they add variety to her writing."
"Infinitives and gerunds are types of verbals."
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Word Game Points

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

VERBALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is VERBALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, verbals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VERBALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

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

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