AFFORDING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of AFFORDING
To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.
"I think we can afford the extra hour it will take. We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment."
To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury.
"A affords his goods cheaper than B."
To give forth; to supply, yield, or produce as the natural result, fruit, or issue.
"Grapes afford wine. Olives afford oil. The earth affords fruit. The sea affords an abundant supply of fish."
Examples of AFFORDING in a Sentence
- "I think we can afford the extra hour it will take. We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment."
- "A affords his goods cheaper than B."
- "Grapes afford wine. Olives afford oil. The earth affords fruit. The sea affords an abundant supply of fish."
Word Details
Is AFFORDING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AFFORDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AFFORDING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AFFORDING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | f | f | o | r | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFFORDING
100 words from the letters in AFFORDING
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
How to Use AFFORDING in Word Games
AFFORDING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AFFORDING to find 100 additional valid words.