oral
ADJECTIVENOUN
/oʊrəl/
4 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH O
oral is a valid 4-letter word worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
O1R1A1L1
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =4 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 8TRIPLE WORD → 12
MEANING
What does oral mean?
ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
1
Using speech rather than writing.
“an oral tradition”
“an oral agreement”
SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
2
Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located.
“the oral cavity”
“the oral mucous membrane”
SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
3
A stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression.
ANTONYMS
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
An examination conducted by spoken communication.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
OTHER · 1 SENSE
1
Of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth.
“oral hygiene”
“an oral thermometer”
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Anagrams of oral
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