Gerund Scrabble Word Score, Definitions + More

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What is gerund? What does gerund mean?

gerund is normally defined as a verbal form such as 'cooking' that functions as a noun

gerund Definition

A gerund is a form of a verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. It is created by adding -ing to a verb and can be used in a variety of ways, such as:

  • As the subject of a sentence
    • Swimming is my favorite form of exercise.
    • Singing in the choir is a great way to meet new people.
  • As the object of a verb
    • I enjoy singing in the shower.
    • She hates doing dishes.
  • As the object of a preposition
    • He is good at playing the guitar.
    • They spent the afternoon fishing by the river.

Gerunds can also be used in more complex sentence structures, such as as the object of a phrasal verb or as part of a gerund phrase.

Examples Using gerund in a sentence

  1. Running is a great way to stay in shape.
  2. I love dancing to my favorite songs.
  3. Cooking dinner for my family is one of my favorite things to do.
  4. She spends her free time reading and writing.
  5. Playing video games can be a fun way to relax.
  6. They spent the afternoon hiking in the mountains.
  7. I'm not very good at singing, but I still enjoy it.
  8. He spends most of his weekends fishing with his friends.
  9. Cleaning the house is not my favorite activity, but it has to be done.
  10. Writing a novel is a challenging but rewarding experience.

How much does gerund score in a game of Scrabble?

Playing gerund scores 8 points in a game of Scrabble. This assumes no use of double or triple word or letter multipliers, and no wildcards

How many points is gerund worth in Words With Friends?

If you play the word gerund in Words With Friends, it scores 11 points. Playing on a triple word score, this would be 33 points.

What's another way to say gerund? What are its synonyms?

How else can you write gerund? In our thesaurus we found there are 0 synonyms of gerund.

How may anagrams can you make from gerund?

There are 4 anagrams of gerund. These include :

There are 4 anagrams of gerund in total. See all anagrams of gerund

What words can you unscramble using the letters in gerund?

There are 80 words that can be unscrambled or created from the letters in gerund. These include :

Check out all the words you can create from the letters in gerund

What other words can be made from using the letters in gerund?

There are 981 words that can be made from the letters in gerund. These include :

There are 981 words that can be made from the letters in gerund. See all words that can be made from the letters in gerund

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