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PILLAR

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Pillar.

How to pronounce pillar:

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Pillar - as a noun

A fundamental principle or practice

Example: "Science eroded the pillars of superstition"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
principlerule
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

Example: "The test tube held a column of white powder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
columntower
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
formshape
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A prominent supporter

Example: "He is a pillar of the community"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mainstay

A vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
column
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constructionstructure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
column
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
uprightvertical
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pillar - as a verb

To provide with pillars or added strength as if from pillars.

Example Sentences

"The ancient ruins were supported by massive stone pillars."
"She leaned against a pillar to catch her breath."
"The grand cathedral had towering marble pillars."
"The victory was seen as a pillar of support for the team."
"The politician promised to make education a pillar of his campaign."
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Word Game Points

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

PILLAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

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

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

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