Definition of RES

res

Plural: reses

Noun

  • a widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells
  • a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
  • ancient Egyptian sun god with the head of a hawk; a universal creator; he merged with the god Amen as Amen-Ra to become the king of the gods
  • the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization
  • plural of re
  • Clipping of reservation or reserve.
  • Clipping of residence.
  • Clipping of resolution (of a computer display or image).
  • Clipping of reservoir (from computer water cooling).
  • Clipping of resurrection.
  • Clipping of resistance.

Verb

  • Clipping of resurrect.

Examples

  • "Can I get a res please?"
  • "Can I get that in a higher res?"
  • "You have the skills, right? Res me please."
  • "Your magic res doesn't need to be that high."

Origin / Etymology

From re + -s.

Synonyms

atomic number 75, Ra, ray, Re, re, reticuloendothelial system, rez, rhenium

Scrabble Score: 3

res is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
res is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
res is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 3

res is a valid Words With Friends word