What does TRAIN mean?

Pronunciation
/treɪn/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
5
Words With Friends score
6
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. create by training and teaching“The old master is training world-class violinists”
  2. undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession“She is training to be a teacher”
  3. develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control“Parents must discipline their children”
  4. educate for a future role or function“He is grooming his son to become his successor”
  5. teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment“Cultivate your musical taste”
  6. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards“Please don't aim at your little brother!”
  7. teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports“He is training our Olympic team”
  8. exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition“She is training for the Olympics”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

trains6

Anagrams of TRAIN

riant5

Words inside TRAIN

31 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

airt4anti4 rain4 rani4rant4 tain4tarn4ain3air3 ait3ani3ant3 art3 nit3ran3rat3 ria3rin3tan3 tar3 tin3 ai2 an2ar2 at2 in2 it2na2ta2ti2

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Questions

Is TRAIN a valid word in word games?

TRAIN is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is TRAIN worth?

TRAIN is worth 5 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from TRAIN?

31 other words, including IN, IT, AT and AN.