Def

/dɛf/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:7 pts3 letters

Definition of Def

noun

Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.

noun

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
(usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
The action or process of defining.
The act of defining; determination of the limits.

Anagrams of Def

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 3 letters:

Words You Can Make

1 words can be made from the letters in "def":

3-LETTER WORDS

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Words formed by adding one letter to "def" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

DE...Words starting with "de"...EFWords ending with "ef"All 3-letter words Unscramble "def"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

fiscal deficitshortfall

ANTONYMS

superavit

Rhyming Words

alef beef belief brief chef chief clef debrief disbelief fief ganef gonef grief handkerchief keef+5 more

Related Words

dab dad dag dah dak dal dam dan dap daw day deb dee del den