va- root words — words with the va- root

The root va- comes from Old French avant, meaning before, front. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including van, vamp, vambrace, vanward. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the va- root

Explore words with va- — words containing the va- root and sharing its sense of "before, front". Examples include van, vamp, vambrace, vanward. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does va- mean?

The va- root means before, front, from Old French avant. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.