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LECTURE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Lecture.

How to pronounce lecture:

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Lecture - as a noun

A speech that is open to the public

Example: "He attended a lecture on telecommunications"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
public lecturetalk

A lengthy rebuke

Example: "A good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
speechtalking to
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rebukereprehensionreprimandreproofreproval
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lecturing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instructionpedagogyteaching
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lecture - as a verb

Deliver a lecture or talk

Example: "She will talk at rutgers next week"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
talk
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instructlearnteach
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I have a lecture on chemistry tomorrow."
"The professor gave a long and boring lecture on economics."
"I took thorough notes during the lecture on Shakespearean literature."
"She attended the guest lecture on climate change."
"I fell asleep during the lecture because it was so monotonous."
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Word Game Points

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

LECTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is LECTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lecture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LECTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is LECTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lecture is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LECTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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