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BRAINS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Brains.

How to pronounce brains:

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Brains - as a noun

That part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encephalon

Mental ability

Example: "He's got plenty of brains but no common sense"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brainpowerlearning abilitymental capacitymentalitywit

That which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

Example: "His mind wandered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
headmindnouspsyche
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitionknowledgenoesis
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

Example: "Mozart was a child genius"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brainiaceinsteingeniusmastermind
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intellectintellectual
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The brain of certain animals used as meat

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organsvariety meat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Brains - as a verb

Hit on the head

Kill by smashing someone's skull

Example Sentences

"She has a lot of brains and can solve complicated problems."
"The scientist studied the brains of mice to understand their behavior."
"The serial killer was known for collecting the brains of his victims."
"She is known for her intelligence and sharp brains."
"He used his brains to solve the complex problem."
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Word Game Points

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

BRAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BRAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BRAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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