VERB
/vɜːb/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of VERB
(grammar) A word that indicates an action, event, or state.
"The word “speak” is an English verb."
Any word; a vocable.
An action as opposed to a trait or thing.
"Kindness is a verb, not an adjective. You're only kind if you do kind things."
To use any word that is not, or had not been a verb (especially a noun) as if it were a verb.
(used as a neutral, unspecific verb) To perform any action that is normally expressed by a verb.
Examples of VERB in a Sentence
- "The word “speak” is an English verb."
- "Kindness is a verb, not an adjective. You're only kind if you do kind things."
Word Details
Is VERB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, VERB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like VERB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for VERB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | v | e | r | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in VERB
5 words from the letters in VERB
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use VERB in Word Games
VERB is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: VERB is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VERB to find 5 additional valid words.