Affording

verb

To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.

Definition

  1. (verb) To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough. “I think we can afford the extra hour it will take.  We can only afford to buy a small car at the moment.”
  2. (verb) To offer, provide, or supply, as in selling, granting, expending, with profit, or without loss or too great injury. “A affords his goods cheaper than B.”
  3. (verb) To give forth; to supply, yield, or produce as the natural result, fruit, or issue. “Grapes afford wine.  Olives afford oil.  The earth affords fruit.  The sea affords an abundant supply of fish.”
  4. (verb) To give, grant, or confer, with a remoter reference to its being the natural result; to provide; to furnish. “A good life affords consolation in old age.”

Word stats

  • Affording contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 17.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Affording mean?

To incur, stand, or bear without serious detriment, as an act which might under other circumstances be injurious;—with an auxiliary, as can, could, might, etc.; to be able or rich enough.

How many letters are in Affording?

Affording has 9 letters.

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