GAINING
/ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of GAINING
To acquire possession of.
"Looks like you've gained a new friend."
To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.
"The sick man gains daily."
To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition.
"to gain a battle; to gain a case at law"
Gain; profit.
Examples of GAINING in a Sentence
- "Looks like you've gained a new friend."
- "The sick man gains daily."
- "to gain a battle; to gain a case at law"
Word Details
Is GAINING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GAINING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GAINING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for GAINING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | a | i | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAINING
26 words from the letters in GAINING
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4-letter words
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2-letter words
How to Use GAINING in Word Games
GAINING is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since GAINING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GAINING to find 26 additional valid words.