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DETECTIVE

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Detective.

Detective - as a noun

A police officer who investigates crimes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
investigatorpolice detectivetec
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
officerpolice officerpoliceman
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
investigator
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Detective - as an adjective

Employed in detecting.

Example Sentences

"The detective followed the suspect all the way to the crime scene."
"My favorite book genre is detective novels."
"She hired a private detective to investigate her husband's activities."
"The detective carefully examined the fingerprints found at the scene."
"In the movie, the detective solved the murder mystery in the end."
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Word Game Points

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

DETECTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DETECTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detective is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETECTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DETECTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detective is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETECTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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