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OUTLINES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Outlines.

Outlines - as a noun

The line that appears to bound an object

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lineation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boundboundarybounds
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstractprecissynopsis
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sum-upsummary
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A schematic or preliminary plan

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
schemascheme

Outlines - as a verb

Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

Example: "Sketch the outline of the book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adumbratesketch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depictdescribedraw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Draw up an outline or sketch for something

Example: "Draft a speech"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draft

Trace the shape of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delineatelimn
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
draw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She drew the outlines of the objects in the still life before filling them in with color."
"The painter used thin brush strokes to create the outlines of the landscape."
"The teacher distributed outlines of the lesson to help students take notes."
"He designed a new font that had unique outlines for each character."
"The detective tried to follow the faint outlines of footprints left in the muddy ground."
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Word Game Points

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

OUTLINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is OUTLINES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, outlines is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OUTLINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

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

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