Word: ALIEN
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Definition of ALIEN
- Any life form of extraterrestrial or extradimensional origin.
- A person, animal, plant, or other thing which is from outside the family, group, organization, or territory under consideration.
- A foreigner residing in a country.
- To estrange; to alienate.
- To transfer the ownership of something.
- Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign.
"alien subjects, enemies, property, or shores"
- Very unfamiliar, strange, or removed.
"principles alien to our religion"
- Pertaining to extraterrestrial life.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "alien" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "alien", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ALIEN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ALIEN:
- # the alien effect
- # master of alien
- # playing with alien
- # in terms of alien
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