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FILES

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There are 9 meanings of the word Files.

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Files - as a noun

A set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
data file
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
record
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A line of persons or things ranged one behind the other

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indian filesingle file
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
file cabinetfiling cabinet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
office furniture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hand tool
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Files - as a verb

Record in a public office or in a court of law

Example: "File for divorce"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
register
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
register
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Smooth with a file

Example: "File one's fingernails"

Proceed in line

Example: "The students filed into the classroom"

File a formal charge against

Example: "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chargelodge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accusecriminateimpeachincriminate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place in a container for keeping records

Example: "File these bills, please"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
file away

Example Sentences

"I need to organize my files before starting the project."
"The employee accidentally deleted important files from the computer."
"Please make sure to save your work and close all files before shutting down the computer."
"I keep all my important documents in digital files on my hard drive."
"The lawyer's office is filled with boxes of client files."
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Word Game Points

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

FILES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is FILES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, files is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FILES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is FILES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, files is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FILES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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