Assuming
/əˈsjuːmɪŋ/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters
Definition of Assuming
verb
- To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
"We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry."
- To take on a position, duty or form
"Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found."
- To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate
"He assumed an air of indifference"
- To receive, adopt (a person)
- To adopt (an idea or cause)
noun
- An assumption.
Anagrams of Assuming
No exact anagrams found for "assuming". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
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m3
i1
n1
g2
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Assuming
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Assuming"
Assuming is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Assuming" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "assuming" is a medium-scoring word.