gain- root words — words with the gain- root

The root gain- comes from Old Norse gegn, meaning against. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including gainsaid, gainsay, gainsaying. 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 "against". Examples include gainsaid, gainsay, gainsaying. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does gain- mean?

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