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NETHER

(adj.sat, adj., adverb, noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Nether.

How to pronounce nether:

US

Nether - as an adjective satellite

Lower

Example: "Gnawed his nether lip"

Dwelling beneath the surface of the earth

Example: "Nether regions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chthonianchthonic

Located below or beneath something else

Example: "Nether garments"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
under

Nether - as an adjective

Lower; under.

Example: "The disappointed child’s nether lip quivered."

Lying beneath, or conceived as lying beneath, the earth’s surface.

Example: "The nether regions"

Nether - as an adverb

Down; downward.

Low; low down.

Nether - as a noun

Oppression; stress; a withering or stunting influence.

A trouble; a fault or dislocation in a seam of coal.

Nether - as a verb

To bring or thrust down; bring or make low; lower; abase; humble.

To constrict; straiten; confine; restrict; suppress; lay low; keep under; press in upon; vex; harass; oppress.

To pinch or stunt with cold or hunger; check in growth; shrivel; straiten.

To shrink or huddle, as with cold; be shivery; tremble.

To depreciate; disparage; undervalue.

Example Sentences

"He was trapped in the eerie nether between life and death."
"The protagonist entered the treacherous nether to rescue his friend."
"Legends speak of a mythical creature that dwells in the nether."
"Exploring the nether was a daring feat undertaken by few."
"The nether was a realm of darkness and mystery."
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Word Game Points

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

NETHER has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

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

Is NETHER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nether is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NETHER has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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