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REFRAIN

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Refrain.

How to pronounce refrain:

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Refrain - as a noun

The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chorus
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
music
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Refrain - as a verb

Resist doing something

Example: "He refrained from hitting him back"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forbear
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
act

Choose not to consume

Example: "I abstain from alcohol"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstaindesist
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He couldn't resist the refrain and started singing along."
"The refrain of the song kept playing in his head."
"The refrain of the poem reflects a sense of longing."
"She found herself humming the refrain absentmindedly."
"The refrain is repeated several times throughout the chorus."
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Word Game Points

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

REFRAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

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

Is REFRAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, refrain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFRAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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