1verb
DETAINING is a present-participle form of DETAIN: deprive of freedom; take into confinement
01 Word definition
detaining
9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants
Is DETAINING a word?
Yes. DETAINING is a 9-letter verb. DETAINING is a present-participle form of DETAIN: deprive of freedom; take into confinement Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-T-A-I-N-I-N-GHow do you spell DETAINING?
DETAINING contains 9 letters, begins with D, and ends with G.
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DETAINING is a present-participle form of DETAIN.
02 Letter breakdown
How is DETAINING spelled?
D1E2T3A4I5N6I7N8G9
03 Word-game status
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About DETAINING.
How do you spell DETAINING?
DETAINING is spelled D-E-T-A-I-N-I-N-G. It contains 9 letters.