Words With I In The Middle
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3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| him | 8 | The objective case of he. See He. | - |
| did | 5 | - | - |
| his | 6 | - | - |
| sir | 3 | a title used before the name of knight or baronet | - |
| big | 6 | given or giving freely | was a big tipper |
| die | 4 | cut or shape with a die | - |
| bit | 5 | an indefinitely short time | in just a bit |
| sit | 3 | work or act as a baby-sitter | I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do |
| kid | 8 | be silly or tease one another | After we relaxed, we just kidded around |
| hit | 6 | drive something violently into a location | he hit his fist on the table |
| six | 10 | denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units | - |
| win | 6 | attain success or reach a desired goal | - |
| air | 3 | expose to fresh air | - |
| lie | 3 | assume a reclining position | lie down on the bed until you feel better |
| fix | 13 | a determination of the place where something is | he got a good fix on the target |
| fit | 6 | be agreeable or acceptable to | - |
| rid | 4 | relieve from | - |
| pig | 6 | domestic swine | - |
| oil | 3 | oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist | - |
| tie | 3 | a social or business relationship | he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team |
| dig | 5 | turn up, loosen, or remove earth | - |
| sin | 3 | estrangement from god | - |
| jin | 10 | - | - |
| tip | 5 | a V shape | - |
| pie | 5 | a prehistoric unrecorded language that was the ancestor of all Indo-European languages | - |
| hip | 8 | the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates | - |
| rip | 5 | a dissolute man in fashionable society | - |
| mix | 12 | open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups | - |
| aim | 5 | the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies | - |
| aid | 4 | improve the condition of | - |
| sis | 3 | a female person who has the same parents as another person | my sister married a musician |
| hid | 7 | - | - |
| bin | 5 | an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself | - |
| gig | 5 | an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish | - |
| kit | 7 | gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose | - |
| pin | 5 | a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | - |
| tin | 3 | a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide | - |
| pit | 5 | (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment | a demon from the depths of the pit |
| lit | 3 | set afire or burning | a lit firecracker |
| mid | 6 | used in combination to denote the middle | midmorning |
| lip | 5 | the top edge of a vessel or other container | - |
| bid | 6 | (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make | - |
| lin | 3 | United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959) | - |
| til | 3 | - | - |
| wig | 7 | British slang for a scolding | - |
| gin | 4 | a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers | - |
| via | 6 | A road way. | - |
| sip | 5 | a small drink | - |
| zip | 14 | a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab | - |
| dip | 6 | appear to move downward | The sun dipped below the horizon |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| this | 7 | As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be mentioned. | - |
| with | 10 | denotes or expresses some situation or relation of nearness, proximity, association, connection, or the like. | I will buy with you, talk with you, walk with you, and so following; but I will not eat with you, drink with you, nor pray with you. |
| like | 8 | prefer or wish to do something | Would you like to come along to the movies? |
| will | 7 | a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die | - |
| time | 6 | a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | do you know what time it is? |
| give | 8 | be the cause or source of | - |
| said | 5 | being the one previously mentioned or spoken of | said party has denied the charges |
| life | 7 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | he could no longer cope with the complexities of life |
| wait | 7 | the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) | the wait was an ordeal for him |
| find | 8 | the act of discovering something | - |
| shit | 7 | obscene terms for feces | - |
| nice | 6 | done with delicacy and skill | a nice bit of craft |
| girl | 5 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| fine | 7 | money extracted as a penalty | - |
| kill | 8 | mark for deletion, rub off, or erase | kill these lines in the President's speech |
| kind | 9 | agreeable, conducive to comfort | a dry climate kind to asthmatics |
| live | 7 | actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing | a live television program |
| mind | 7 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| wife | 10 | a married woman; a man's partner in marriage | - |
| miss | 6 | fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind | I missed that remark |
| five | 10 | a team that plays basketball | - |
| mine | 6 | excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted | - |
| high | 11 | a high place | they stood on high and observed the countryside |
| side | 5 | an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute | there are two sides to every question |
| wish | 10 | prefer or wish to do something | - |
| fire | 7 | call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) | - |
| city | 9 | people living in a large densely populated municipality | the city voted for Republicans in 1994 |
| sick | 10 | affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function | - |
| line | 4 | a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning | I can't follow your line of reasoning |
| pick | 12 | the quantity of a crop that is harvested | he sent the first picking of berries to the market |
| hair | 7 | a very small distance or space | they escaped by a hair's-breadth |
| film | 9 | make a film or photograph of something | - |
| king | 9 | a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom | - |
| sing | 5 | make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound | the kettle was singing |
| till | 4 | a treasury for government funds | - |
| sign | 5 | structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted | the highway was lined with signboards |
| kiss | 8 | the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) | - |
| pain | 6 | cause emotional anguish or make miserable | It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school |
| ride | 5 | a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile) | - |
| paid | 7 | involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby | - |
| fish | 10 | (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces | - |
| join | 11 | be or become joined or united or linked | Our paths joined |
| rich | 9 | marked by richness and fullness of flavor | a rich ruby port |
| hide | 8 | make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | - |
| ring | 5 | the sound of a bell ringing | the distinctive ring of the church bell |
| trip | 6 | get high, stoned, or drugged | He trips every weekend |
| quit | 13 | put an end to a state or an activity | - |
| bill | 6 | a statute in draft before it becomes law | they held a public hearing on the bill |
| fair | 7 | (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections | fair copy |
| evil | 7 | morally objectionable behavior | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| right | 9 | make right or correct | - |
| think | 12 | judge or regard; look upon; judge | I think he is very smart |
| going | 7 | the act of departing | - |
| doing | 7 | - | - |
| first | 8 | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) | - |
| thing | 9 | a vaguely specified concern | things are going well |
| still | 5 | to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | an even (or still) more interesting problem |
| again | 6 | anew | she tried again |
| their | 8 | - | - |
| night | 9 | the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | - |
| which | 16 | - | - |
| being | 8 | the state or fact of existing | a point of view gradually coming into being |
| might | 11 | physical strength | - |
| bring | 8 | bestow a quality on | She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings |
| since | 7 | From a definite past time until now. | he went a month ago, and I have not seen him since |
| while | 11 | a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition | he was here for a little while |
| drink | 10 | propose a toast to | Let's drink to the New Year |
| until | 5 | As far as; to the place or degree that; especially, up to the time that; till. | - |
| times | 7 | an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed | four times three equals twelve |
| music | 9 | punishment for one's actions | you have to face the music |
| child | 11 | a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | they had three children |
| point | 7 | be oriented | The weather vane points North |
| fight | 12 | be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | Siblings are always fighting |
| bitch | 12 | informal terms for objecting | - |
| quite | 14 | of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative) | her victory was quite something |
| light | 9 | the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | - |
| tried | 6 | tested and proved useful or correct | - |
| alive | 8 | capable of erupting | the volcano is very much alive |
| white | 11 | a Caucasian | - |
| write | 8 | communicate (with) in writing | - |
| drive | 9 | hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver | he sliced his drive out of bounds |
| lives | 8 | - | - |
| quiet | 14 | (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves | the quiet waters of a lagoon |
| tired | 6 | repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse | - |
| movie | 10 | a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement | they went to a movie every Saturday night |
| piece | 9 | repair by adding pieces | She pieced the china cup |
| voice | 10 | the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract | a singer takes good care of his voice |
| quick | 20 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a quick mind |
| given | 9 | an assumption that is taken for granted | - |
| train | 5 | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports | He is training our Olympic team |
| weird | 9 | suggesting the operation of supernatural influences | the three weird sisters |
| lying | 9 | the deliberate act of deviating from the truth | - |
| eight | 9 | one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face | - |
| stick | 11 | marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking | - |
| chief | 13 | a person who is in charge | - |
| visit | 8 | come to see in an official or professional capacity | The governor visited the prison |
| brain | 7 | that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason | - |
| liked | 10 | found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form | a well-liked teacher |
| lived | 9 | - | - |
| third | 9 | coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| little | 6 | (informal) small and of little importance | a little (or small) matter |
| things | 10 | any movable possession (especially articles of clothing) | she packed her things and left |
| listen | 6 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| coming | 11 | the act of drawing spatially closer to something | - |
| friend | 10 | a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers) | - |
| family | 14 | a social unit living together | he moved his family to Virginia |
| trying | 10 | extremely irritating to the nerves | a trying day at the office |
| saying | 10 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | - |
| police | 10 | the force of policemen and officers | - |
| having | 13 | - | - |
| sister | 6 | a female person who has the same parents as another person | my sister married a musician |
| minute | 8 | an indefinitely short time | it only takes a minute |
| taking | 11 | very attractive; capturing interest | something inexpressibly taking in his manner |
| afraid | 10 | feeling worry or concern or insecurity | She was afraid that I might be embarrassed |
| stupid | 9 | lacking intelligence | - |
| making | 13 | the act that results in something coming to be | the making of measurements |
| behind | 12 | of timepieces | my watch is running behind |
| either | 9 | - | - |
| living | 10 | the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities | - |
| office | 14 | a job in an organization | - |
| dinner | 7 | a party of people assembled to have dinner together | guests should never be late to a dinner party |
| asking | 11 | the verbal act of requesting | - |
| finish | 12 | a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) | the boat had a metallic finish |
| ladies | 7 | - | - |
| seeing | 7 | normal use of the faculty of vision | - |
| moving | 12 | arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion | she laid her case of destitution before him in a very moving letter |
| giving | 11 | given or giving freely | Saturday's child is loving and giving |
| during | 8 | In the time of; as long as the action or existence of. | during life |
| choice | 13 | the person or thing chosen or selected | - |
| middle | 10 | equally distant from the extremes | - |
| simple | 10 | apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | the simple passage of time was enough |
| single | 7 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | single occupancy |
| figure | 10 | one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | - |
| crying | 12 | demanding attention | a crying need |
| entire | 6 | constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | an entire town devastated by an earthquake |
| public | 12 | people in general considered as a whole | he is a hero in the eyes of the public |
| missed | 9 | not caught with the senses or the mind | - |
| window | 13 | a pane of glass in a window | the ball shattered the window |
| eating | 7 | the act of consuming food | - |
| prison | 8 | a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment | - |
| within | 12 | on the inside | - |
| action | 8 | a military engagement | he saw action in Korea |
| decide | 10 | bring to an end; settle conclusively | The case was decided |
| killer | 10 | predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas | - |
| spirit | 8 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | - |
| notice | 8 | make or write a comment on | - |
| simply | 13 | in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment | they lived very simply |
| bigger | 10 | large or big relative to something else | - |
| acting | 9 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| flight | 13 | an instance of traveling by air | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| nothing | 11 | a quantity of no importance | it looked like nothing I had ever seen before |
| believe | 12 | judge or regard; look upon; judge | I believe her to be very smart |
| fucking | 17 | informal intensifiers | - |
| talking | 12 | an exchange of ideas via conversation | - |
| looking | 12 | appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms | left their clothes dirty looking |
| morning | 10 | the time period between dawn and noon | I spent the morning running errands |
| without | 13 | Unless; except; -- introducing a clause. | - |
| getting | 9 | the act of acquiring something | he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving |
| tonight | 11 | during the night of the present day | drop by tonight |
| working | 15 | actively engaged in paid work | the working population |
| waiting | 11 | being and remaining ready and available for use | waiting cars and limousines lined the curb |
| minutes | 9 | a written account of what transpired at a meeting | - |
| married | 10 | of or relating to the state of marriage | married bliss |
| against | 8 | Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; in this sense often preceded by over. | against the mouth of a river |
| alright | 11 | in a satisfactory or adequate manner | - |
| outside | 8 | outside a building | in summer we play outside |
| promise | 11 | make a prediction about; tell in advance | - |
| playing | 13 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| leaving | 11 | the act of departing | - |
| serious | 7 | appealing to the mind | a serious book |
| telling | 8 | powerfully persuasive | a telling presentation |
| feeling | 11 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | - |
| special | 11 | added to a regular schedule | a special holiday flight |
| million | 9 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros | - |
| running | 8 | the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track | - |
| himself | 15 | An emphasized form of the third person masculine pronoun; used as a subject usually with he; used alone in the predicate, either in the nominative or objective case. | he himself will bear the blame as it is himself who saved himself |
| evening | 11 | the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) | he enjoyed the evening light across the lake |
| meeting | 10 | the social act of assembling for some common purpose | his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day |
| finally | 13 | the item at the end | - |
| calling | 10 | the particular occupation for which you are trained | - |
| picture | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | his pictures hang in the Louvre |
| captain | 11 | the leader of a group of people | a captain of industry |
| explain | 16 | serve as a reason or cause or justification of | Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again |
| kidding | 14 | - | - |
| forgive | 14 | absolve from payment | I forgive you your debt |
| wedding | 13 | the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed | - |
| decided | 12 | recognizable; marked | at a distinct (or decided) disadvantage |
| mistake | 13 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | he made a bad mistake |
| missing | 10 | nonexistent | - |
| worried | 11 | afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief | worried parents |
| station | 7 | assign to a station | - |
| darling | 9 | an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River | - |
| officer | 15 | any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command | an officer is responsible for the lives of his men |
| quickly | 25 | without taking pains | - |
| history | 13 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
| amazing | 19 | inspiring awe or admiration or wonder | New York is an amazing city |
| sitting | 8 | a meeting of spiritualists | - |
| michael | 14 | (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews | - |
| english | 11 | an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries | - |
| certain | 9 | having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | felt certain of success |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| anything | 15 | - | - |
| business | 10 | a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | he bought his brother's business |
| thinking | 16 | endowed with the capacity to reason | - |
| children | 14 | - | - |
| question | 17 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | there is no question about the validity of the enterprise |
| hospital | 13 | a health facility where patients receive treatment | - |
| possible | 12 | existing in possibility | possible uses of nuclear power |
| straight | 12 | characterized by honesty and fairness | straight dealing |
| birthday | 17 | the date on which a person was born | - |
| laughing | 13 | showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness | laughing children |
| finished | 15 | brought to ruin | after the revolution the aristocracy was finished |
| watching | 17 | the act of observing; taking a patient look | - |
| building | 12 | the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones | workers in the building trades |
| accident | 13 | anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause | winning the lottery was a happy accident |
| marriage | 11 | two people who are married to each other | his second marriage was happier than the first |
| speaking | 15 | delivering an address to a public audience | - |
| security | 13 | defense against financial failure; financial independence | his pension gave him security in his old age |
| terrible | 10 | causing fear or dread or terror | a terrible curse |
| sleeping | 11 | quiet and inactive restfulness | - |
| surprise | 10 | the act of surprising someone | - |
| continue | 10 | continue a certain state, condition, or activity | We continued to work into the night |
| bullshit | 13 | speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths | - |
| standing | 10 | an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event | - |
| fighting | 16 | engaged in or ready for military or naval operations | review the fighting forces |
| evidence | 14 | provide evidence for | - |
| position | 10 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| promised | 13 | - | - |
| starting | 9 | a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) | his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen |
| director | 11 | the person who leads a musical group | - |
| drinking | 14 | the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess | - |
| decision | 11 | the act of making up your mind about something | the burden of decision was his |
| princess | 12 | a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign) | - |
| favorite | 14 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| shooting | 12 | the act of firing a projectile | his shooting was slow but accurate |
| military | 13 | the military forces of a nation | their military is the largest in the region |
| feelings | 12 | emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) | the remark hurt his feelings |
| upstairs | 10 | on a floor above | they lived upstairs |
| practice | 14 | translating an idea into action | a hard theory to put into practice |
| national | 8 | a person who owes allegiance to that nation | - |
| consider | 11 | show consideration for; take into account | You must consider her age |
| mountain | 10 | a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill | - |
| medicine | 13 | treat medicinally, treat with medicine | - |
| training | 9 | activity leading to skilled behavior | - |
| horrible | 13 | provoking horror | war is beyond all words horrible |
| minister | 10 | a person authorized to conduct religious worship | clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches |
| believed | 14 | - | - |
| breaking | 15 | the act of breaking something | - |
| realized | 18 | successfully completed or brought to an end | the joy of a realized ambition overcame him |
| criminal | 12 | someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime | - |
| received | 14 | conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers | received standard English is sometimes called the King's English |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| something | 15 | An indeterminate or unknown event. | - |
| beautiful | 14 | delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration | a beautiful child |
| different | 16 | differing from all others; not ordinary | advertising that strives continually to be different |
| sometimes | 13 | - | - |
| president | 12 | the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | - |
| happening | 17 | an event that happens | - |
| difficult | 18 | hard to control | a difficult child |
| boyfriend | 18 | a man who is the lover of a man or woman | if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked |
| attention | 9 | the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others | - |
| 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 |
| certainly | 14 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | she certainly is a hard worker |
| beginning | 13 | serving to begin | the beginning canto of the poem |
| listening | 10 | the act of hearing attentively | you can learn a lot by just listening |
| otherwise | 15 | in another and different manner | she thought otherwise |
| screaming | 14 | sharp piercing cry | her screaming attracted the neighbors |
| detective | 15 | a police officer who investigates crimes | - |
| obviously | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | the answer is obviously wrong |
| following | 16 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| fantastic | 14 | ludicrously odd | fantastic Halloween costumes |
| according | 15 | (followed by `to') as reported or stated by | according to historians |
| wondering | 14 | showing curiosity | - |
| apologize | 21 | acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing | I apologized for being late |
| surprised | 12 | taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment | surprised by her student's ingenuity |
| operation | 11 | activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign) | it was a joint operation of the navy and air force |
| expensive | 21 | high in price or charging high prices | expensive clothes |
| recognize | 21 | express greetings upon meeting someone | - |
| brilliant | 11 | clear and sharp and ringing | the brilliant sound of the trumpets |
| happiness | 16 | state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy | - |
| condition | 12 | the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition | - |
| political | 13 | involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians | calling a meeting is a political act in itself |
| delicious | 12 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delicious joke |
| expecting | 21 | - | - |
| community | 18 | a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences | - |
| cigarette | 12 | finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking | - |
| breathing | 15 | the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | - |
| basically | 16 | in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature | He is basically dishonest |
| mountains | 11 | - | - |
| disappear | 14 | cease to exist | - |
| assistant | 9 | a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | my invaluable assistant |
| suffering | 16 | feelings of mental or physical pain | - |
| christian | 14 | a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination | - |
| committed | 16 | associated in an exclusive sexual relationship | - |
| direction | 12 | the act of setting and holding a course | a new council was installed under the direction of the king |
| available | 14 | convenient for use or disposal | the house is available after July 1 |
| childhood | 19 | the state of a child between infancy and adolescence | - |
| 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 | - |
| sacrifice | 16 | the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity | - |
| sensitive | 12 | hurting | - |
| searching | 15 | having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect | searching insights |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| everything | 20 | - | - |
| girlfriend | 15 | a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved | his girlfriend kicked him out |
| definitely | 17 | without question and beyond doubt | - |
| especially | 17 | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger |
| difference | 19 | a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | - |
| experience | 21 | go through (mental or physical states or experiences) | experience vertigo |
| appreciate | 16 | be fully aware of; realize fully | Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter? |
| 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 |
| downstairs | 14 | on or of lower floors of a building | the downstairs (or downstair) phone |
| discovered | 17 | discovered or determined by scientific observation | the discovered behavior norms |
| permission | 14 | the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization | - |
| television | 13 | broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects | - |
| particular | 14 | exacting especially about details | very particular about how her food was prepared |
| connection | 14 | the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination | - |
| friendship | 19 | the state of being friends (or friendly) | - |
| protection | 14 | payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection |
| considered | 14 | carefully weighed | a considered opinion |
| production | 15 | an artifact that has been created by someone or some process | they export most of their agricultural production |
| revolution | 13 | a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year |
| confidence | 18 | a trustful relationship | he took me into his confidence |
| punishment | 17 | the act of punishing | - |
| reputation | 12 | the state of being held in high esteem and honor | - |
| generation | 11 | a coming into being | - |
| attractive | 15 | having power to arouse interest | an attractive opportunity |
| conditions | 13 | the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation | every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception |
| chattering | 16 | the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) | - |
| collection | 14 | request for a sum of money | - |
| frightened | 18 | made afraid | the frightened child cowered in the corner |
| mysterious | 15 | of an obscure nature | the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms |
| suspicious | 14 | not as expected | suspicious behavior |
| experiment | 21 | the testing of an idea | it was an experiment in living |
| pretending | 14 | the act of giving a false appearance | his conformity was only pretending |
| conscience | 16 | motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions | - |
| commercial | 18 | a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television | - |
| whispering | 19 | speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords | - |
| population | 14 | (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn | it is an estimate of the mean of the population |
| protecting | 15 | shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort | the protecting blanket of snow |
| expression | 19 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | pardon the expression |
| helicopter | 17 | an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades | - |
| scientific | 17 | conforming with the principles or methods used in science | a scientific approach |
| officially | 21 | with official authorization | - |
| medication | 15 | (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease | - |
| commission | 16 | a group of representatives or delegates | - |
| confession | 15 | an admission of misdeeds or faults | - |
| determined | 14 | determined or decided upon as by an authority | date and place are already determined |
| journalist | 17 | someone who keeps a diary or journal | - |
| philosophy | 23 | a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | - |
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Welcome to the delightful world of words where an 'I' sits snugly in the middle, shaping sound and meaning in ways that can be curious, quirky, and sometimes captivating. These central 'I's are more than just letters; they’re pivotal players that can twist pronunciation, tweak definitions, and turn simple utterances into intriguing expressions. From popular phrases we use daily to high-scoring Scrabble gems and Wordle wonders, these mid-position 'I's add a layer of fun and fascination to our language adventures. Let’s dive into this linguistic escapade!
About words in the middle I
The letter 'I', comfortably nestled in the center of many English words, acts like a hinge, balancing the sounds and syllables around it. Its presence often dictates how a word rolls off the tongue, contributing to the harmonics of speech. Think of words like "magic" or "livid," where the 'I' creates a soft, fluid transition between consonant clusters. This mid-position 'I' can also influence meaning subtly, as seen in pairs like "mince" and "mange", where a shift in vowels changes everything.
Interestingly, the frequency of 'I' finding itself in the middle of words isn't mere coincidence. English, with its Germanic roots and Romance influences, elegantly accommodates this vowel's versatility. The 'I' serves as a bridge, balancing the aesthetics of language while making words both practical and poetic. In words like "spirit" or "driven," the middle 'I' is crucial for maintaining the word’s integrity, demonstrating its importance beyond phonetics into the realm of semantics and syntax.
Popular word examples
Let's explore some popular words where 'I' takes center stage, offering us clarity, creativity, and sometimes a bit of cultural flair.
Magic
- Definition: The power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.
- Example in a Sentence: The magician's show was filled with astonishing magic that left the audience spellbound.
- Fun Fact: The word "magic" comes from the Old French 'magique', which has its roots in the Latin 'magia' and Ancient Greek 'mageia'.
Spirit
- Definition: The non-physical part of a person, regarded as their true self capable of surviving physical death or separation.
- Example in a Sentence: Her spirit was undaunted in the face of adversity.
- Fun Fact: "Spirit" also refers to alcoholic beverages, derived from the practice of distilling alcohol from grain.
Livid
- Definition: Furiously angry.
- Example in a Sentence: He was livid when he discovered the damage to his car.
- Fun Fact: Originally from Latin 'lividus', meaning bluish or leaden-colored, reflecting the paleness associated with anger or bruising.
Civic
- Definition: Relating to a city or town, especially its administration.
- Example in a Sentence: The civic center is hosting a series of community workshops this weekend.
- Fun Fact: The word "civic" shares roots with "civilization," both stemming from the Latin 'civicus', relating to citizens.
Driven
- Definition: Being very motivated or determined.
- Example in a Sentence: She was driven to succeed in her career, no matter the obstacles.
- Fun Fact: "Driven" is the past participle of "drive," showcasing how one word can transform into another with a simple vowel shift.
Limit
- Definition: A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.
- Example in a Sentence: There is a limit to how much information a person can process at one time.
- Fun Fact: From the Latin 'limitat-', meaning 'bounded', illustrating how boundaries have always been a part of human understanding.
Giver
- Definition: One who gives.
- Example in a Sentence: At the charity event, she was recognized as a generous giver.
- Fun Fact: "Giver" is synonymous with benefactor or donor, emphasizing the action of giving as a noble act.
Pivot
- Definition: A central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.
- Example in a Sentence: The company had to pivot its strategy to adapt to the market changes.
- Fun Fact: "Pivot" is also used metaphorically in business and sports to indicate a strategic shift or change.
Finish
- Definition: To bring a task or activity to an end; complete.
- Example in a Sentence: She worked hard to finish her project before the deadline.
- Fun Fact: The word "finish" has been used since the late 14th century, derived from the Latin 'finire', meaning 'to limit, set bounds, or end'.
Liquid
- Definition: A substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil.
- Example in a Sentence: The liquid spilled all over the counter.
- Fun Fact: Liquids are one of the four fundamental states of matter, alongside solids, gases, and plasma.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those who love a good Scrabble challenge, words with an 'I' in the middle can be a game-changer.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quiver | 18 | A case for holding arrows. |
| Jinx | 19 | A person or thing that brings bad luck. |
| Pixel | 14 | The smallest unit of a digital image or display. |
| Vivid | 14 | Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images. |
| Fixate | 16 | To focus or concentrate exclusively on something. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, rejoice! Here are some nifty five-letter words with a mid-'I' perfect for your next puzzle.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Civic | Relating to a city or town, especially its administration. |
| Limit | A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend. |
| Vivid | Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images. |
| Mimic | To imitate, especially for satirical effect. |
| Vinyl | Synthetic plastic material made from polyvinyl chloride. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Explore the rare and unusual side of words where 'I' stands out in the middle, adding a sprinkle of intrigue.
Bifurcate
- Definition: To divide into two branches or forks.
- Interesting Fact: The word originates from the Latin 'bifurcus', meaning two-forked.
- Example in a Sentence: The river bifurcates into two smaller streams at the base of the mountain.
Triskelion
- Definition: A motif consisting of three interlocked spirals or three bent human legs.
- Interesting Fact: Triskelions are symbolically significant in various cultures, representing concepts like progress or competition.
- Example in a Sentence: The ancient artifact was adorned with a triskelion, symbolizing movement and growth.
Pibroch
- Definition: A form of Scottish bagpipe music involving elaborate variations.
- Interesting Fact: Pibroch is traditionally associated with Scottish clans and is often played during formal occasions.
- Example in a Sentence: The haunting melody of the pibroch echoed through the valley during the ceremony.
Miasmic
- Definition: Relating to or resembling a noxious atmosphere or influence.
- Interesting Fact: The term "miasma" was once used to describe harmful vapors thought to cause disease, highlighting historical beliefs about health.
- Example in a Sentence: The miasmic air of the swamp made it difficult to breathe.
Epiphany
- Definition: A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
- Interesting Fact: "Epiphany" is also a Christian feast day celebrating the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles.
- Example in a Sentence: She had an epiphany about her life's purpose during her morning meditation.
Final words
There you have it—a journey through the lexical landscape shaped by words with an 'I' in the middle. Whether you're crafting the perfect sentence, scoring big in Scrabble, or solving your latest Wordle puzzle, these words add a splash of curiosity and creativity to our vocabulary toolbox. So, next time you find yourself in a wordy conundrum, remember the mighty middle 'I' and let it guide your linguistic explorations!
