01 Word definition

depress

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is DEPRESS a word?

Yes. DEPRESS is a 7-letter verb. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DEPRESS?

D-E-P-R-E-S-S

DEPRESS contains 7 letters, begins with D, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

    These news depressed her

2verb

  1. lower (prices or markets)

    The glut of oil depressed gas prices
Synonyms
dejectcast downget downdismaydispiritdemoralize
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends11points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DEPRESS spelled?

D1E2P3R4E5S6S7
Starts withDEPFirst 3 letters
Ends withESSLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats E, S
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About DEPRESS.

How do you spell DEPRESS?

DEPRESS is spelled D-E-P-R-E-S-S. It contains 7 letters.