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SURNAMES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Surnames.

Surnames - as a noun

The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cognomenfamily namelast name
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
name
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Surnames - as a verb

To give a surname to.

To call by a surname.

Example Sentences

"Many people in China use their surnames as their given names."
"The teacher asked the students to research the origins of their surnames."
"Smith and Johnson are two common English surnames."
"In some cultures, women traditionally change their surnames after marriage."
"The genealogist helped the family trace their surnames back several generations."
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Word Game Points

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

SURNAMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SURNAMES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, surnames is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SURNAMES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SURNAMES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, surnames is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SURNAMES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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