Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Extract.
Extract - as a noun
A solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infusion11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
solution8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A passage selected from a larger work
Example: "He presented excerpts from william james' philosophical writings"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excerpt18excerption21selection11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
passage10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Extract - as a verb
Remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
Example: "Pull weeds"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outpull6pull outrip outtake outtear outHypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get despite difficulties or obstacles
Example: "I extracted a promise from the dean for two new positions"
Deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
Example: "We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw outeduce8elicit8evoke12Extract by the process of distillation
Example: "Distill the essence of this compound"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distil7distill8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create8make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Separate (a metal) from an ore
Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action
Example: "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
express16press outHypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Calculate the root of a number
Example Sentences
"I need to buy some vanilla extract for the recipe."
"The dentist recommended an herbal extract for toothache relief."
"The company released a statement containing extracts from the CEO's speech."
"He always carries an extract of his favorite book in his wallet."
"They sell a wide range of plant extracts at the health food store."
Word Game Points
Is EXTRACT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extract is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXTRACT has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is EXTRACT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extract is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXTRACT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is EXTRACT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extract is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXTRACT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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