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PRUNE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Prune.

How to pronounce prune:

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Prune - as a noun

Dried plum

Prune - as a verb

Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

Example: "Dress the plants in the garden"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clipcropcut backdresslopsniptrim
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
thin out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

Example: "We had to lose weight, so we cut the sugar from our diet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutrationaliserationalize

Example Sentences

"She bought a packet of prunes from the supermarket."
"The prune was wrinkled and shriveled."
"He enjoyed eating prunes as a healthy snack."
"The recipe called for half a cup of prunes."
"The prune tree in their backyard yielded a bountiful harvest."
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Word Game Points

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

PRUNE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is PRUNE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prune is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRUNE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

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

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