BASTARDS

Definition

BASTARDS Bastards: plural of bastard, meaning a person born of parents not married to each other; bastarding: present participle of bastard, referring to the act of being born out of wedlock; bastardized: past tense of bastardize, meaning to declare illegitimate; bastarter: someone who is born out of wedlock; bastardest: superlative form of bastard, referring to the most illegitimate; bastardly: adverb form of bastard, describing something done in a deceit

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun (plural) or Verb (third person singular)
• Word Length: 8 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

The word BASTARDS can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.

Learning Tip

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