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Word entry · 5 letters

proof

Best crossword clue

"Evidence"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /pɹuːf/Part of speech noun, verb, adjectiveSorted fooprStarts with PEnds with F1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something

Word origin

From Middle English proof, from Old French prove, from Late Latin proba (“a proof”), from Latin probō (“to prove”); see prove; compare also the doublet probe.

Used in a sentence

  • I need proof of your unconditional love. Lend me some dough.
  • France I more praise and love; you are, my lord, Yourself for horsemanship much famed; and there You shall have many proofs to shew your skill.
  • I'll have some proof.

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