Gerund
/-ʌnd/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:11 pts6 letters
Definition of Gerund
noun
- (grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently; however, this distinction may be ambiguous or unclear and so is no longer made in some modern texts such as A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language and The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language)
- (grammar) In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb to form adverbial phrases or continuous tense. These constructions have various names besides gerund, depending on the language, such as conjunctive participles, active participles, adverbial participles, transgressives, etc.
Anagrams of Gerund
Letter Values
g2
e1
r1
u1
n1
d2
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Gerund
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Gerund"
Gerund is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "gerund" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Gerund" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "gerund" is a low-scoring word.