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ref Synonyms & Antonyms

/ɹɛf/

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Ref as a Noun

1

Clipping of referee.

2

Abbreviation of reference.

3

Clipping of refsheet.

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4

Abbreviation of refectory.

5

Clipping of refrigerator.

Please close the ref.

Ref as a Verb

1

To referee; to act as a referee in a sport or game.

Ref in a Sentence

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Please close the ref.

Word Forms & Grammar

ref (plural refs)

ref (third-person singular simple present refs, present participle reffing, simple past and past participle reffed)

Words That Rhyme With Ref

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Origin of Ref

Clippings.

Word Facts for Ref

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ɹɛf/
MeaningClipping of referee
Pluralrefs
Verb formsrefs, reffing, reffed

Ref: Your Questions Answered

Is ref a noun or a verb?

Ref is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of ref?

The plural of ref is refs.

What is the past tense of ref?

The past tense of ref is reffed. The present participle is reffing.