AFFORDS

Definition

AFFORDS To afford means to have enough resources or ability to do or obtain something; affords can be used for the plural form, affording for the present participle, afforded for the past tense, afforder for the agent noun, affordest for the second person singular present form, and affordably for the adverb form. Rephrased: Affording something means having the necessary resources or capability to do or acquire it; affords is for the plural form, affording is for the

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun (plural) or Verb (third person singular)
• Word Length: 7 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

The word AFFORDS can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.

Learning Tip

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