Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Idle.
How to pronounce idle:
US
Idle - as an adjective
Idle - as a noun
The state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling
Example: "The car engine was running at idle"
Idle - as an adjective satellite
Without a basis in reason or fact
Example: "Baseless gossip"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baselessgroundlessunfoundedunwarrantedwildNot in active use
Example: "The machinery sat idle during the strike"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unusedIdle - as a verb
Run disconnected or idle
Example: "The engine is idling"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tick overAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
runBe idle; exist in a changeless situation
Example: "The old man sat and stagnated on his porch"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lazeslugstagnateHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
moonmoon aroundmoon onride the bench
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warm the benchdaydreammoonbum aboutbum aroundfrig aroundloaflollloll aroundlounge aboutlounge aroundwaste one's timelie aboutlie around
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
workExample Sentences
"He was caught sleeping on the job, being idle while everyone else was working."
"The idle chatter of the coworkers distracted him from his work."
"She spent the whole day in an idle state, watching TV and doing nothing productive."
"The car's engine was left idle for too long and eventually died."
"The machine remained idle for an hour until someone finally fixed it."
Word Game Points
Is IDLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, idle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
IDLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is IDLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, idle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordIDLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is IDLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, idle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordIDLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
