goad
Definitions
Noun
- A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
- A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Verb
- Give heart or courage to
- Urge with or as if with a goad
- Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
- Goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "goad".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "goad".
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "goad".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | good | 1 | 806 |
| 2 | gold | 1 | 52 |
| 3 | glad | 1 | 38 |
| 4 | good-bye | 2 | 6 |
| 5 | good-looking | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | grad | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | gild | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | gird | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | gadd | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | gard | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | gerd | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | glod | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | gold's | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | gold-green | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | gond | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | good's | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | good-heartedly | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | good-naturedly | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | grid | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | grid's | 1 | 0 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 6
Fragments: 3
Sound Alikes: 2
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 20
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad announces his retirement after 26 years of service with the City
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