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IDIOM

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There are 4 meanings of the word Idiom.

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Idiom - as a noun

A manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parlance12

The usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

Example: "The immigrants spoke an odd dialect of english"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accent10dialect10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
non-standard speech
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
idiomatic expressionphrasal idiomphrase11set phrase
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expression19locution10saying10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He used a playful idiom to express his point."
"Learning idioms can be challenging for non-native speakers."
"The idiom 'raining cats and dogs' means heavy rainfall."
"She easily understood the idiom after it was explained to her."
"Using idioms can add flair to your writing."
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Word Game Points

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

IDIOM has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is IDIOM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, idiom is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IDIOM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is IDIOM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, idiom is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IDIOM has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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