anagram
Anagram (noun) means a word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase. Example: “Listen" is an anagram of "silent.”
How to use anagram
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA word puzzle formed by shuffling the letters of another word.
Word forms
anagrammed past tense, anagrams plural, anagrams singular
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"Listen" is an _____ of "silent."
Etymology
From Greek ana- ("back, up") plus gramma ("letter"), by way of French anagramme.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for anagram
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What does “anagram” mean?
The word “anagram” means a word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase. In plain terms, a word puzzle formed by shuffling the letters of another word.
How do you pronounce “anagram”?
“Anagram” is pronounced A-nuh-gram (/ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “anagram” in a sentence?
Here is “anagram” used in a sentence: “"Listen" is an anagram of "silent.".”
What part of speech is “anagram”?
Depending on how it is used, “anagram” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “anagram” come from?
The word “anagram” comes from French. From Greek ana- ("back, up") plus gramma ("letter"), by way of French anagramme.
How many meanings does “anagram” have?
“Anagram” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
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