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File

noun, verb

Stored information or to organize documents.

4 letters 2 syllables

What does File mean?

Stored information or to organize documents.

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Dictionary definition

A collection of information stored together; also to put documents in order or smooth something with a tool.

Example sentences

File in a sentence

easy

Save the file on your computer.

medium

Please file the papers by date.

hard

The worker used a tool to file the rough metal edge.

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Synonyms

Words like File

documentA written or digital record.
Antonyms

Opposite words

deleteTo remove information.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to file, depending on context.
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Word family

File word family

Base word

file

noun

files

More than one file.

verb

filed

Past form of file.

verb

filing

Action form of file.

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