01 Word definition

purpose

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is PURPOSE a word?

Yes. PURPOSE is a 7-letter noun. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PURPOSE?

P-U-R-P-O-S-E

PURPOSE contains 7 letters, begins with P, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

    his intent was to provide a new translation

2noun

  1. what something is used for

    the function of an auger is to bore holes
Synonyms
intentintentionaimdesignfunctionroleuse
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends14points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PURPOSE spelled?

P1U2R3P4O5S6E7
Starts withPURFirst 3 letters
Ends withOSELast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats P
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About PURPOSE.

How do you spell PURPOSE?

PURPOSE is spelled P-U-R-P-O-S-E. It contains 7 letters.