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GATES

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There are 6 meanings of the word Gates.

How to pronounce gates:

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Gates - as a noun

United states computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the united states (born in 1955)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bill gateswilliam henry gates

Gates - as a verb

To keep something inside by means of a closed gate.

To punish, especially a child or teenager, by not allowing them to go out.

To open a closed ion channel.

To furnish with a gate.

To turn (an image intensifier) on and off selectively as needed, or to avoid damage. see autogating.

Example Sentences

"The gates to the park were locked."
"We walked through the large iron gates."
"The security guard opened the gates for us."
"They installed automatic gates at the entrance."
"Please close the gates behind you."
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Word Game Points

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

GATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is GATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is GATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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