CONTRACTS
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Contracts.
Contracts - as a noun
A binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
written agreementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
adhesion contractcontract of adhesionaleatory contractbilateral contract
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(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declaration14A variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contract bridgeHypernyms (Closely Related)
bridge10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Contracts - as a verb
Enter into a contractual arrangement
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
undertake14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assure6promise11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Engage by written agreement
Example: "They signed two new pitchers for the next season"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sign5sign onsign upHypernyms (Closely Related)
employ13engage8hire7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Squeeze or press together
Example: "She compressed her lips"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compact15compress14constrict13press7squeeze25Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tighten11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
Example: "He got aids"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get4take8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come downsicken12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become smaller or draw together
Example: "The fabric shrank"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrink13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
expand16Make smaller
Example: "The heat contracted the woollen garment"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
reduce9shrink13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Compress or concentrate
Example: "Congress condensed the three-year plan into a six-month plan"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concentrate15condense11Make or become more narrow or restricted
Example: "The selection was narrowed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
narrow9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
Example: "The manuscript must be shortened"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abbreviate17abridge11cut5foreshorten17reduce9shorten10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
expand16Example Sentences
"He signed three contracts with different companies."
"The lawyer reviewed the contracts before finalizing them."
"She lost a lot of money because of broken contracts."
"The company's contracts are legally binding."
"He is skilled in drafting and reviewing contracts."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRACTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contracts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRACTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is CONTRACTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contracts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRACTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is CONTRACTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contracts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRACTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
