Definition

A word or phrase created by changing the order of the letters in another word or phrase.

Example

The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

Conversation

Have you ever played the game where you create an anagram from a word?

Yeah, I love that! It's so much fun trying to rearrange the letters.

I just made one from 'listen' and it turned into 'silent'.

That's a classic! An anagram like that is always impressive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To rearrange the letters of a word or phrase to create a new word or phrase, often using all the original letters exactly once.

Example

She loves to anagram words during her free time.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to anagram your name?

No, I haven't! How does that work?

You just rearrange the letters to form a different word or phrase.

Root Explanation

Anagram → It is formed from "ana-" (meaning up, back, or again) and "gramma" (meaning letter or something written). The word refers to rearranging letters to form new words, essentially putting letters back together in a different order.

Memory Tip

Think of 'letters' ('gramma') being rearranged 'again' ('ana-') to create new words.

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