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LITERATE

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Literate.

Literate - as an adjective

Able to read and write

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
illiterate

Versed in literature; dealing with literature

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
illiterate

Literate - as a noun

A person who can read and write

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
literate person
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individualmortalpersonsomebodysomeonesoul
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Literate - as an adjective satellite

Knowledgeable and educated in one or several fields

Example: "Computer literate"

Example Sentences

"She is a highly educated literate."
"The government aims to increase the percentage of literates in the country."
"Being a literate is essential in today's technological world."
"The literates have a higher chance of obtaining well-paying jobs."
"He became literate at a very young age."
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Word Game Points

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

LITERATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

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

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

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