gross
ADJECTIVENOUNVERB
/groʊs/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH G
gross is a valid 5-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
G2R1O1S1S1
2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING
What does gross mean?
ADJECTIVE · 7 SENSES
1
Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers.
“gross negligence”
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2
Lacking fine distinctions or detail.
“the gross details of the structure appear reasonable”
SIMILAR
3
Repellently fat.
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4
Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible.
“gross ineptitude”
“gross injustice”
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5
Visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features).
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6
Conspicuously and tastelessly indecent.
“a revoltingly gross expletive”
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RELATED
7
Before any deductions.
“gross income”
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SIMILAR
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
The entire amount of income before any deductions are made.
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2
Twelve dozen.
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VERB · 1 SENSE
1
Earn before taxes, expenses, etc.
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