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LIKENING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Likening.

Likening - as a noun

The act of comparing similarities

Likening - as a verb

(followed by to or unto) to compare; to state that (something) is like (something else).

Example: "The physics teacher likened the effect of mass on space to an indentation in a sheet of rubber."

Example Sentences

"He was likening the situation to a game of chess, where every move mattered."
"The author was constantly likening the protagonist to a mythical hero."
"She couldn't help but likening the sunset to a painting."
"The professor was likening the human brain to a complex computer."
"The politician was cleverly likening his opponent to a reckless driver."
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Word Game Points

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

LIKENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

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

Is LIKENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, likening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIKENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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