Applying
/əˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts8 letters
Definition of Applying
verb
- To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
"to apply cream to a rash"
- To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
"to apply funds to the repayment of a debt"
- To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative
"We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem"
- To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention
- To to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.
noun
- The act of applying; an application.
Anagrams of Applying
No exact anagrams found for "applying". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
a1
p3
p3
l1
y4
i1
n1
g2
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Applying
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Applying"
Applying is a 8-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Applying" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "applying" is a high-scoring word.