01 Word definition

obtain

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is OBTAIN a word?

Yes. OBTAIN is a 6-letter verb. come into possession of Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell OBTAIN?

O-B-T-A-I-N

OBTAIN contains 6 letters, begins with O, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. come into possession of

    How did you obtain the visa?

2verb

  1. receive a specified treatment (abstract)

    These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation
Synonyms
receivegetfindincur
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends10points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is OBTAIN spelled?

O1B2T3A4I5N6
Starts withOBTFirst 3 letters
Ends withAINLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About OBTAIN.

How do you spell OBTAIN?

OBTAIN is spelled O-B-T-A-I-N. It contains 6 letters.