Words Containing U
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2 letter words
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| up | 4 | getting higher or more vigorous | its an up market |
| us | 2 | North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 | - |
| un | 2 | an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security | - |
| gu | 3 | of or related to the genital and urinary organs or their functions | - |
| mu | 4 | the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| nu | 2 | the 13th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| ut | 2 | the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich, England; it is the same everywhere | - |
| ur | 2 | an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River | - |
| uh | 5 | - | - |
| ug | 3 | - | - |
| um | 4 | - | - |
| yu | 5 | - | - |
| xu | 9 | - | - |
| ou | 2 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| you | 6 | The pronoun of the second person, in the nominative, dative, and objective case, indicating the person or persons addressed. | - |
| but | 5 | and nothing more | hopes that last but a moment |
| out | 3 | from one's possession | he gave out money to the poor |
| our | 3 | Of or pertaining to us; belonging to us. | our country |
| put | 5 | attribute or give | She put too much emphasis on her the last statement |
| guy | 7 | subject to laughter or ridicule | - |
| huh | 9 | - | - |
| run | 3 | a small stream | - |
| use | 3 | exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage | - |
| cut | 5 | the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage | - |
| fun | 6 | activities that are enjoyable or amusing | I do it for the fun of it |
| buy | 8 | make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence | - |
| gun | 4 | a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine | - |
| sun | 3 | first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians | - |
| mum | 7 | failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to | - |
| bus | 5 | a car that is old and unreliable | the fenders had fallen off that old bus |
| cup | 7 | treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin | - |
| due | 4 | capable of being assigned or credited to | the cancellation of the concert was due to the rain |
| hug | 7 | a tight or amorous embrace | come here and give me a big hug |
| sue | 3 | French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857) | - |
| bug | 6 | tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | Is this hotel room bugged? |
| ugh | 7 | - | - |
| bum | 7 | ask for and get free; be a parasite | - |
| lou | 3 | - | - |
| yup | 8 | - | - |
| mud | 6 | soil with mud, muck, or mire | - |
| rub | 5 | an unforeseen obstacle | - |
| nut | 3 | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | a car nut |
| jun | 10 | - | - |
| hut | 6 | temporary military shelter | - |
| sub | 5 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| sum | 5 | determine the sum of | - |
| gum | 6 | wood or lumber from any of various gum trees especially the sweet gum | - |
| gus | 4 | - | - |
| bud | 6 | a partially opened flower | - |
| pub | 7 | tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals | - |
| dug | 5 | an udder or breast or teat | - |
| gut | 4 | the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus | - |
| tub | 5 | a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body | - |
| fur | 6 | the dressed hairy coat of a mammal | - |
| nun | 3 | a buoy resembling a cone | - |
| rum | 5 | beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | what a rum fellow |
| flu | 6 | an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease | - |
| hum | 8 | an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan | - |
| cue | 5 | a stimulus that provides information about what to do | - |
| rug | 4 | floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) | - |
| dub | 6 | give a nickname to | - |
| bun | 5 | small rounded bread either plain or sweet | - |
| mug | 6 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| rue | 3 | European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| your | 7 | - | - |
| just | 11 | (used for emphasis) absolutely | I just can't take it anymore |
| much | 11 | frequently or in great quantities | I don't drink much |
| sure | 4 | having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | was sure (or certain) she had seen it |
| must | 6 | the quality of smelling or tasting old or stale or mouldy | - |
| fuck | 13 | have sexual intercourse with | - |
| such | 9 | of so extreme a degree or extent | such weeping |
| used | 5 | (of persons) taken advantage of | after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used |
| turn | 4 | to break and turn over earth especially with a plow | turn the earth in the Spring |
| shut | 7 | move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut | shut the window |
| true | 4 | as acknowledged | true, she is the smartest in her class |
| four | 7 | being one more than three | - |
| hurt | 7 | the act of damaging something or someone | - |
| full | 7 | increase in phase | - |
| hour | 7 | clock time | the hour is getting late |
| luck | 10 | an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome | it was my good luck to be there |
| pull | 6 | strip of feathers | pull a chicken |
| dude | 6 | a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance | - |
| busy | 9 | (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line) | her line is busy |
| blue | 6 | of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky | October's bright blue weather |
| soul | 4 | the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life | - |
| club | 8 | golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball | - |
| quit | 13 | put an end to a state or an activity | - |
| cute | 6 | obviously contrived to charm | a child with intolerably cute mannerisms |
| paul | 6 | United States feminist (1885-1977) | - |
| jump | 15 | bypass | - |
| huge | 8 | unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope | huge government spending |
| push | 9 | press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action | He pushed her to finish her doctorate |
| aunt | 4 | the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle | - |
| upon | 6 | On; -- used in all the senses of that word, with which it is interchangeable. | - |
| suit | 4 | enhance the appearance of | This behavior doesn't suit you! |
| nuts | 4 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| burn | 6 | pain that feels hot as if it were on fire | - |
| ugly | 8 | inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace | an ugly frame of mind |
| duty | 8 | the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force | we must instill a sense of duty in our children |
| rule | 4 | (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice | - |
| drug | 6 | use recreational drugs | - |
| dumb | 9 | unable to speak because of hereditary deafness | - |
| guns | 5 | - | - |
| plus | 6 | involving advantage or good | a plus (or positive) factor |
| ours | 4 | - | - |
| suck | 10 | give suck to | The wetnurse suckled the infant |
| loud | 5 | with relatively high volume | the band played loudly |
| soup | 6 | an unfortunate situation | we're in the soup now |
| rush | 7 | a sudden forceful flow | - |
| unit | 4 | an organization regarded as part of a larger social group | the coach said the offensive unit did a good job |
| pure | 6 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | pure folly |
| butt | 6 | a victim of ridicule or pranks | - |
| tour | 4 | a period of time spent in military service | - |
| hung | 8 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| about | 7 | used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction | wandering about with no place to go |
| would | 9 | - | - |
| could | 8 | - | - |
| house | 8 | provide housing for | The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town |
| found | 9 | use as a basis for; found on | - |
| guess | 6 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| young | 9 | (of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity | young corn |
| until | 5 | As far as; to the place or degree that; especially, up to the time that; till. | - |
| cause | 7 | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results | - |
| stuff | 11 | informal terms for personal possessions | - |
| music | 9 | punishment for one's actions | you have to face the music |
| under | 6 | further down | see under for further discussion |
| hurry | 11 | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | - |
| yours | 8 | - | - |
| truth | 8 | the quality of being near to the true value | the lawyer questioned the truth of my account |
| hours | 8 | an indefinite period of time | they talked for hours |
| quite | 14 | of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative) | her victory was quite something |
| jesus | 12 | a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) | - |
| funny | 11 | an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) | she told a funny story |
| trust | 5 | complete confidence in a person or plan etc | the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust |
| uncle | 7 | a source of help and advice and encouragement | he played uncle to lonely students |
| touch | 10 | a distinguishing style | this room needs a woman's touch |
| human | 10 | any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage | - |
| sound | 6 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| quiet | 14 | (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves | the quiet waters of a lagoon |
| lucky | 14 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | lucky stars |
| fault | 8 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults |
| mouth | 10 | express in speech | - |
| quick | 20 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a quick mind |
| buddy | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| round | 6 | a regular route for a sentry or policeman | - |
| group | 8 | a set that is closed, associative, has an identity element and every element has an inverse | - |
| drunk | 10 | a chronic drinker | - |
| count | 7 | put into a group | The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members |
| court | 7 | Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | - |
| lunch | 10 | a midday meal | - |
| laugh | 9 | produce laughter | - |
| tough | 9 | making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | - |
| rules | 5 | - | - |
| proud | 8 | having or displaying great dignity or nobility | proud alpine peaks |
| using | 6 | an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) | - |
| study | 9 | a branch of knowledge | anthropology is the study of human beings |
| stuck | 11 | baffled | this problem has me completely stuck |
| truck | 11 | an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling | - |
| upset | 7 | having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom | the upset pitcher of milk |
| south | 8 | the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees | - |
| queen | 14 | a female sovereign ruler | - |
| judge | 14 | judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) | - |
| doubt | 8 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | - |
| guard | 7 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| should | 10 | - | - |
| around | 7 | used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction | news gets around (or about) |
| enough | 10 | an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose | enough is as good as a feast |
| course | 8 | general line of orientation | the river takes a southern course |
| excuse | 15 | a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc. | he kept finding excuses to stay |
| number | 10 | put into a group | - |
| minute | 8 | an indefinitely short time | it only takes a minute |
| stupid | 9 | lacking intelligence | - |
| though | 13 | - | - |
| couple | 10 | link together | can we couple these proposals? |
| return | 6 | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | the average return was about 5% |
| future | 9 | the time yet to come | - |
| turned | 7 | in an unpalatable state | - |
| during | 8 | In the time of; as long as the action or existence of. | during life |
| bought | 12 | - | - |
| caught | 12 | - | - |
| hungry | 13 | (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous | hungry for recognition |
| murder | 9 | kill intentionally and with premeditation | The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered |
| figure | 10 | one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | - |
| church | 16 | a service conducted in a house of worship | don't be late for church |
| ground | 8 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | - |
| public | 12 | people in general considered as a whole | he is a hero in the eyes of the public |
| unless | 6 | Upon any less condition than (the fact or thing stated in the sentence or clause which follows); if not; supposing that not; if it be not; were it not that; except. | we shall fail unless we are industrious |
| summer | 10 | the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox | they spent a lazy summer at the shore |
| double | 9 | used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis | - |
| beauty | 11 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| famous | 11 | widely known and esteemed | a famous actor |
| nature | 6 | a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe | the laws of nature |
| cousin | 8 | the child of your aunt or uncle | - |
| taught | 10 | - | - |
| united | 7 | of or relating to two people who are married to each other | - |
| guilty | 10 | showing a sense of guilt | a guilty look |
| surely | 9 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | the results are surely encouraging |
| genius | 7 | unusual mental ability | - |
| tongue | 7 | a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea | - |
| amount | 8 | how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify | - |
| bullet | 8 | a projectile that is fired from a gun | - |
| buried | 9 | placed in a grave | the hastily buried corpses |
| sudden | 8 | happening without warning or in a short space of time | a sudden storm |
| ruined | 7 | doomed to extinction | - |
| square | 15 | characterized by honesty and fairness | a square deal |
| suffer | 12 | feel physical pain | - |
| buying | 12 | the act of buying | buying and selling fill their days |
| sexual | 13 | involved in a sexual relationship | the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife |
| humans | 11 | all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | - |
| fought | 13 | - | - |
| studio | 7 | an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen | - |
| result | 6 | a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | - |
| junior | 13 | used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college | the junior class |
| rescue | 8 | recovery or preservation from loss or danger | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| because | 11 | By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that. | - |
| thought | 14 | a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | what are your thoughts on Haiti? |
| fucking | 17 | informal intensifiers | - |
| through | 14 | having finished or arrived at completion | after the treatment, the patient is through except for follow-up |
| without | 13 | Unless; except; -- introducing a clause. | - |
| minutes | 9 | a written account of what transpired at a meeting | - |
| husband | 13 | a married man; a woman's partner in marriage | - |
| brought | 13 | - | - |
| country | 12 | the territory occupied by a nation | - |
| outside | 8 | outside a building | in summer we play outside |
| trouble | 9 | a source of difficulty | one trouble after another delayed the job |
| serious | 7 | appealing to the mind | a serious book |
| running | 8 | the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track | - |
| careful | 12 | unhurried and with care and dignity | - |
| picture | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | his pictures hang in the Louvre |
| quickly | 25 | without taking pains | - |
| hundred | 12 | ten 10s | - |
| suppose | 11 | express a supposition | - |
| support | 11 | financial resources provided to make some project possible | the foundation provided support for the experiment |
| nervous | 10 | unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) | - |
| usually | 10 | under normal conditions | usually she was late |
| putting | 10 | hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter | his putting let him down today; he didn't sink a single putt over three feet |
| student | 8 | a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | - |
| further | 13 | to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) | further complicated by uncertainty about the future |
| suicide | 10 | the act of killing yourself | it is a crime to commit suicide |
| natural | 7 | (of a parent or child) related by blood; genetically related | natural parent |
| account | 11 | an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered | send me an account of what I owe |
| survive | 13 | live longer than | - |
| suspect | 11 | imagine to be the case or true or probable | I suspect he is a fugitive |
| numbers | 11 | an illegal daily lottery | - |
| figured | 12 | (of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns | my dress is richly figured |
| jealous | 14 | showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages | jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions |
| discuss | 10 | speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion | We discussed our household budget |
| funeral | 10 | a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated | hundreds of people attended his funeral |
| purpose | 11 | reach a decision | - |
| justice | 16 | the quality of being just or fair | - |
| turning | 8 | a movement in a new direction | the turning of the wind |
| useless | 7 | having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully | a kitchen full of useless gadgets |
| century | 12 | ten 10s | - |
| subject | 18 | a branch of knowledge | teachers should be well trained in their subject |
| success | 11 | a person with a record of successes | if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success |
| fortune | 10 | an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome | it was as if fortune guided his hand |
| younger | 11 | used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father | - |
| journey | 17 | the act of traveling from one place to another | - |
| obvious | 12 | easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind | obvious errors |
| suggest | 9 | make a proposal, declare a plan for something | - |
| burning | 10 | pain that feels hot as if it were on fire | - |
| touched | 13 | slightly insane | - |
| request | 16 | express the need or desire for | She requested an extra bed in her room |
| regular | 8 | often used as intensifiers | a regular morass of details |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| yourself | 14 | An emphasized or reflexive form of the pronoun of the second person; -- used as a subject commonly with you; also, alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | you yourself shall see it |
| actually | 13 | in actual fact | to be nominally but not actually independent |
| business | 10 | a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | he bought his brother's business |
| daughter | 13 | a female human offspring | her daughter cared for her in her old age |
| supposed | 13 | based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence | the supposed reason for his absence |
| question | 17 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | there is no question about the validity of the enterprise |
| laughing | 13 | showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness | laughing children |
| building | 12 | the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones | workers in the building trades |
| security | 13 | defense against financial failure; financial independence | his pension gave him security in his old age |
| thousand | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units | - |
| surprise | 10 | the act of surprising someone | - |
| continue | 10 | continue a certain state, condition, or activity | We continued to work into the night |
| pleasure | 10 | a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience | he was tingling with pleasure |
| bullshit | 13 | speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths | - |
| suddenly | 13 | on impulse; without premeditation | he made up his mind suddenly |
| computer | 14 | a machine for performing calculations automatically | - |
| language | 10 | a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols | he taught foreign languages |
| upstairs | 10 | on a floor above | they lived upstairs |
| although | 15 | - | - |
| pressure | 10 | to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | - |
| mountain | 10 | a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill | - |
| powerful | 16 | strong enough to knock down or overwhelm | - |
| universe | 11 | everything stated or assumed in a given discussion | - |
| shouting | 12 | uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement | - |
| laughter | 12 | the sound of laughing | - |
| murdered | 12 | killed unlawfully | the murdered woman |
| audience | 11 | an opportunity to state your case and be heard | he saw that he had lost his audience |
| confused | 14 | lacking orderly continuity | a confused set of instructions |
| murderer | 11 | a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being) | - |
| treasure | 8 | accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. | the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies |
| studying | 13 | reading carefully with intent to remember | - |
| gorgeous | 10 | dazzlingly beautiful | a gorgeous Victorian gown |
| precious | 12 | obviously contrived to charm | an insufferably precious performance |
| applause | 12 | a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together | - |
| solution | 8 | a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | they were trying to find a peaceful solution |
| attitude | 9 | the arrangement of the body and its limbs | he assumed an attitude of surrender |
| producer | 13 | someone who manufactures something | - |
| shoulder | 12 | a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road | the car pulled off onto the shoulder |
| schedule | 14 | a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to | - |
| creature | 10 | a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else | - |
| customer | 12 | someone who pays for goods or services | - |
| counting | 11 | the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order | the counting continued for several hours |
| touching | 14 | the event of something coming in contact with the body | - |
| grateful | 12 | feeling or showing gratitude | a grateful heart |
| struggle | 10 | climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling | - |
| industry | 12 | the organized action of making of goods and services for sale | American industry is making increased use of computers to control production |
| survived | 15 | - | - |
| stubborn | 12 | not responding to treatment | a stubborn infection |
| fabulous | 13 | extremely pleasing | a fabulous vacation |
| monsieur | 10 | used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr' | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| beautiful | 14 | delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration | a beautiful child |
| wonderful | 16 | extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | - |
| difficult | 18 | hard to control | a difficult child |
| dangerous | 11 | involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm | a dangerous criminal |
| situation | 9 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| seriously | 12 | in a serious manner | a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce |
| ourselves | 12 | An emphasized form of the pronoun of the first person plural; used as a subject, usually with we; also, alone in the predicate, in the nominative or the objective case. | - |
| obviously | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | the answer is obviously wrong |
| surprised | 12 | taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment | surprised by her student's ingenuity |
| introduce | 12 | bring something new to an environment | A new word processor was introduced |
| delicious | 12 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delicious joke |
| insurance | 11 | written contract or certificate of insurance | - |
| carefully | 17 | as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact | - |
| community | 18 | a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences | - |
| mountains | 11 | - | - |
| suffering | 16 | feelings of mental or physical pain | - |
| including | 13 | - | - |
| ambulance | 15 | a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals | - |
| education | 12 | the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | - |
| guarantee | 10 | give surety or assume responsibility | - |
| religious | 10 | concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church | religious texts |
| equipment | 22 | an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service | - |
| authority | 15 | official permission or approval | authority for the program was renewed several times |
| surrender | 10 | the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) | - |
| underwear | 13 | undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments | - |
| favourite | 15 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| chuckling | 21 | - | - |
| exhausted | 20 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | the day's shopping left her exhausted |
| naturally | 12 | as might be expected | naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill |
| interrupt | 11 | make a break in | We interrupt the program for the following messages |
| influence | 14 | induce into action by using one's charm | - |
| returning | 10 | tending to be turned back | - |
| adventure | 13 | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | - |
| furniture | 12 | furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy | they had too much furniture for the small apartment |
| colleague | 12 | an associate that one works with | - |
| hopefully | 20 | with hope; in a hopeful manner | we searched hopefully for a good position |
| signature | 10 | a distinguishing style | - |
| communist | 15 | a socialist who advocates communism | - |
| procedure | 14 | a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work | - |
| structure | 11 | the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships | sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family |
| executive | 21 | someone who manages a government agency or department | - |
| spiritual | 11 | a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States | - |
| technique | 23 | skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity | - |
| published | 17 | formally made public | published accounts |
| continued | 12 | without stop or interruption | to insure the continued success of the war |
| suspected | 14 | believed likely | a suspected thief |
| butterfly | 17 | a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down | - |
| currently | 14 | at this time or period; now | currently they live in Connecticut |
| confusion | 14 | a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused | - |
| institute | 9 | set up or lay the groundwork for | - |
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View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| understand | 12 | believe to be the case | I understand you have no previous experience? |
| absolutely | 15 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | an absolutely magnificent painting |
| understood | 12 | implied by or inferred from actions or statements | the understood provisos of a custody agreement |
| restaurant | 10 | a building where people go to eat | - |
| ridiculous | 13 | inspiring scornful pity | - |
| lieutenant | 10 | an officer in a police force | - |
| university | 16 | a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees | - |
| disgusting | 13 | highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | a disgusting smell |
| eventually | 16 | after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay | - |
| particular | 14 | exacting especially about details | very particular about how her food was prepared |
| production | 15 | an artifact that has been created by someone or some process | they export most of their agricultural production |
| successful | 17 | having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome | a successful architect |
| revolution | 13 | a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year |
| punishment | 17 | the act of punishing | - |
| reputation | 12 | the state of being held in high esteem and honor | - |
| background | 20 | understate the importance or quality of | - |
| throughout | 17 | from first to last | - |
| mysterious | 15 | of an obscure nature | the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms |
| surrounded | 12 | confined on all sides | a camp surrounded by enemies |
| suspicious | 14 | not as expected | suspicious behavior |
| individual | 15 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | an individual serving |
| underneath | 14 | - | - |
| population | 14 | (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn | it is an estimate of the mean of the population |
| journalist | 17 | someone who keeps a diary or journal | - |
| introduced | 14 | - | - |
| prostitute | 12 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| foundation | 14 | education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge | he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study |
| discussion | 13 | an exchange of views on some topic | we had a good discussion |
| graduation | 12 | the act of arranging in grades | - |
| prosecutor | 14 | a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state | - |
| disturbing | 14 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | distressing (or disturbing) news |
| literature | 10 | the humanistic study of a body of literature | - |
| undercover | 16 | conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | an undercover investigation |
| tournament | 12 | a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner | - |
| unexpected | 22 | not expected or anticipated | unexpected guests |
| surprising | 13 | causing surprise or wonder or amazement | the report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data |
| hallelujah | 23 | a shout or song of praise to God | - |
| tremendous | 13 | extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact | - |
| struggling | 13 | engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity | a financially struggling theater |
| conclusion | 14 | event whose occurrence ends something | - |
| instrument | 12 | write an instrumental score for | - |
| vulnerable | 15 | capable of being wounded or hurt | vulnerable parts of the body |
| earthquake | 26 | shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity | - |
| suggestion | 12 | a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection | it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse |
| previously | 18 | at an earlier time or formerly | she had previously lived in Chicago |
| underwater | 14 | beneath the surface of the water | - |
| industrial | 11 | employed in industry | the industrial classes |
| guaranteed | 12 | - | - |
| accountant | 14 | someone who maintains and audits business accounts | - |
| ultimately | 15 | as the end result of a succession or process | ultimately he had to give in |
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Welcome to the captivating world of words containing U, where vowels dance and consonants create symphonies of sound! The letter U holds a special place in the English language, often adding a unique twist to pronunciation and rhythm. Whether it's the rich, deep sound in "umbrella" or the playful bounce in "ukulele," words containing U have their own distinctive charm. Prepare to be intrigued by some fascinating examples that showcase the versatility and allure of this vowel as we journey through words that are not only useful but also endlessly entertaining.
About words containing U
The letter U is more than just the 21st letter of the English alphabet; it's a linguistic powerhouse that influences word formation, pronunciation, and even meaning. In the world of phonetics, U can take on several sounds, from the long U in "unicorn" to the short U in "butter," each adding a different texture to the spoken word. Its placement within a word can drastically change pronunciation, as seen in "minute" (small) versus "minute" (time), showcasing the versatility of this single letter.
But it's not just about sound; the position of U can also affect a word's meaning. For instance, take "flour" and "flower." Here, the presence of U not only alters pronunciation but completely changes the word's meaning, leading us into a garden or a bakery, depending on its use. Words containing U are frequent players in the English language, making them indispensable in both everyday conversation and complex texts. They add flavor, context, and sometimes a touch of whimsy to our linguistic repertoire.
Popular word examples
Many words containing U capture our attention and imagination. Below are ten delightful examples:
Umbrella
- Definition: A portable canopy designed to protect against rain or sunlight.
- Example in a Sentence: She carried a colorful umbrella to shield herself from the sudden downpour.
- Fun Fact: The word "umbrella" comes from the Latin "umbra," meaning shade or shadow.
Unicorn
- Definition: A mythical creature resembling a horse with a single horn on its forehead.
- Example in a Sentence: Legends tell of a unicorn with magical powers.
- Fun Fact: Unicorns are often depicted in heraldry as symbols of purity and grace.
Ukulele
- Definition: A small, four-stringed musical instrument resembling a guitar.
- Example in a Sentence: He played a cheerful tune on his ukulele at the beach party.
- Fun Fact: The ukulele originated in Hawaii and is based on Portuguese instruments.
Universe
- Definition: The entirety of space, time, matter, and energy.
- Example in a Sentence: Scientists continue to explore the mysteries of the universe.
- Fun Fact: The term "universe" comes from the Latin "universus," meaning "all together."
Unique
- Definition: Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
- Example in a Sentence: Her unique style sets her apart from her peers.
- Fun Fact: "Unique" is one of the few words that cannot be accurately modified by "very" or "more."
Utensil
- Definition: A tool or implement used in a household, especially for cooking.
- Example in a Sentence: A spatula is a versatile kitchen utensil.
- Fun Fact: The word "utensil" originates from the Latin "utensilia," meaning things for use.
Uniform
- Definition: Identical or consistent; clothing worn by members of an organization.
- Example in a Sentence: The team wore matching uniforms for the big game.
- Fun Fact: "Uniform" comes from Latin "uniformis," meaning having one form.
Utility
- Definition: The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.
- Example in a Sentence: The utility of smartphones extends beyond basic communication.
- Fun Fact: Utility companies provide essential services like water, electricity, and gas.
Uplift
- Definition: To raise to a higher social, intellectual, or moral level.
- Example in a Sentence: Their kind words helped to uplift her spirits.
- Fun Fact: Uplift can also refer to geological movements that elevate land masses.
Unison
- Definition: Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
- Example in a Sentence: The choir sang in perfect unison.
- Fun Fact: In music, unison involves two or more voices or instruments playing the same note.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words containing U can be high-scoring gems. Here are some top picks:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzed | 35 | Past tense of quiz; tested knowledge with questions. |
| Juxtapose | 32 | To place side by side for comparison or contrast. |
| Exequy | 26 | A funeral procession. |
| Muzjiks | 29 | Russian peasants. |
| Quixotry | 27 | Romantic ideas and actions without practical value. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, take note! These five-letter words containing U could be your secret weapon:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Quirk | A peculiar behavioral habit. |
| Bluff | An attempt to deceive someone into believing one can or will do something. |
| Chunk | A thick, solid piece of something. |
| Flung | Past and past participle of fling, meaning to throw. |
| Mourn | Feel or show deep sorrow or regret. |
Unusual and rare word examples
And now, for those who love to explore the quirky corners of language, here are some unusual words containing U:
Ululate
- Definition: To howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, often grief.
- Interesting Fact: The word "ululate" comes from the Latin "ululatus," meaning to howl.
- Example in a Sentence: The mourners began to ululate as the procession passed by.
Ubiquitous
- Definition: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
- Interesting Fact: "Ubiquitous" comes from the Latin "ubique," meaning everywhere.
- Example in a Sentence: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Usufruct
- Definition: The right to enjoy the use and advantages of another's property short of the destruction or waste of its substance.
- Interesting Fact: "Usufruct" is a legal term derived from Latin "usus" and "fructus," meaning use and fruit.
- Example in a Sentence: The farm was held in usufruct by the tenant.
Unctuous
- Definition: Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily.
- Interesting Fact: "Unctuous" is often used to describe someone who is overly suave or insincere.
- Example in a Sentence: His unctuous manner made her wary of his intentions.
Ulterior
- Definition: Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.
- Interesting Fact: "Ulterior" comes from the Latin "ulter," meaning beyond.
- Example in a Sentence: She suspected he had ulterior motives for his generosity.
Final words
Words containing U are an enchanting aspect of the English language, offering a unique blend of sound and meaning. Whether they serve to intrigue, entertain, or educate, these words are a testament to the rich diversity and depth of our linguistic heritage. As you explore the world of language, may these U-containing words bring some lighthearted joy and knowledge to your day.
