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ANAPAEST

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Anapaest.

Anapaest - as a noun

A metrical unit with unstressed-unstressed-stressed syllables

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anapest

Example Sentences

"An anapaest is a metrical foot consisting of two short syllables followed by one long syllable."
"The line 'And the sound of a voice that is still' contains an anapaest in the word 'sound'."
"In poetry, an anapaest is identified by its pattern of unstressed-unstressed-stressed syllables."
"The word 'anapaest' comes from the Greek word 'anapaistos', meaning 'struck back'."
"William Shakespeare often used anapaests in his plays and sonnets."
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Word Game Points

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

ANAPAEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ANAPAEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anapaest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANAPAEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ANAPAEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anapaest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANAPAEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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