Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Sears.
Sears - as an adjective satellite
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
Example: "Dried-up grass"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dried-upsere4shriveled16shrivelled17withered15Sears - as a verb
Make very hot and dry
Example: "The heat scorched the countryside"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scorch13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
heat7heat upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become superficially burned
Example: "My eyebrows singed when i bent over the flames"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scorch13singe6Burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
Example: "The cook blackened the chicken breast"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blacken15char9scorch13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
burn6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
Example: "The sun parched the earth"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
parch12Example Sentences
"She carefully sears the steak on both sides to lock in the juices."
"The heat of the grill quickly sears the vegetables, giving them a delicious charred flavor."
"The professional chef effortlessly sears the scallops to perfection in mere minutes."
Word Game Points
Is SEARS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sears is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SEARS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is SEARS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sears is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSEARS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is SEARS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sears is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSEARS has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
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