Discern
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters
Definition of Discern
verb
- To detect with the senses, especially with the eyes.
- To perceive, recognize, or comprehend with the mind; to descry.
- To distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate.
"He was too young to discern right from wrong."
- To perceive differences.
Anagrams of Discern
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
i1
s1
c3
e1
r1
n1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Discern
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 "Discern"
Discern is a 7-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "discern" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Discern" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "discern" is a medium-scoring word.