AUGMENT
/ɔːɡˈmɛnt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of AUGMENT
(grammar) In some Indo-European languages, a prefix e- (a- in Sanskrit) indicating a past tense of a verb.
(grammar) In some Bantu languages, an additional vowel prepended to the noun prefix.
An increase.
To increase; to make larger or supplement.
"The money from renting out a spare room can augment a salary."
To grow; to increase; to become greater.
To slow the tempo or meter, e.g. for a dramatic or stately passage.
Examples of AUGMENT in a Sentence
- "The money from renting out a spare room can augment a salary."
Word Details
Is AUGMENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AUGMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of AUGMENT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for AUGMENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | u | g | m | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AUGMENT
100 words from the letters in AUGMENT
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How to Use AUGMENT in Word Games
AUGMENT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since AUGMENT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble AUGMENT to find 100 additional valid words.