coveting

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˈkʌv.ɪt/
- /ˈkʌv.ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈkʌv.ɪt/

Definition of coveting word

noun coveting Present participle of covet. 1

Just one definition for coveting

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Parts of speech for Coveting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Coveting

coveting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for coveting

noun coveting

invidious — calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful: invidious remarks.
longing — strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home.
fire in the belly — (Idiomatic) The emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.
meanness — the state or quality of being mean.

adjective coveting

green with envy — If you say that someone is green with envy, you mean that they are very envious indeed.
appetent — having an eager longing or desire

All 6 Synonyms of coveting

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