gain- root words — words with the gain- root

The root gain- comes from Old French gagnier, meaning gain. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including regain. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the gain- root

Explore words with gain- — words containing the gain- root and sharing its sense of "gain". Examples include regain. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does gain- mean?

The gain- root means gain, from Old French gagnier. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.