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- [grey-zing]
- /ˈgreɪ zɪŋ/
- /ɡreɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grey-zing]
- /ˈgreɪ zɪŋ/
Definitions of grazing word
- noun grazing a touching or rubbing lightly in passing. 1
- noun grazing a slight scratch, scrape, or wound made in passing; abrasion. 1
- verb without object grazing to touch or rub something lightly, or so as to produce slight abrasion, in passing: to graze against a rough wall. 1
- verb with object grazing to touch or rub lightly in passing. 1
- verb with object grazing to scrape the skin from; abrade: The bullet just grazed his shoulder. 1
- noun grazing Grassland suitable for pasturage. 1
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Origin of grazing
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at graze1, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Grazing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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grazing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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.
grazing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grazing
adj grazing
- eating — eats, Informal. food.
- gnawing — the act of a person or thing that gnaws.
- biting — Biting wind or cold is extremely cold.
- foraging — food for horses or cattle; fodder; provender.
- pasturing — Also called pastureland [pas-cher-land, pahs-] /ˈpæs tʃərˌlænd, ˈpɑs-/ (Show IPA). an area covered with grass or other plants used or suitable for the grazing of livestock; grassland.
noun grazing
adjective grazing
- browsing — to eat, nibble at, or feed on (leaves, tender shoots, or other soft vegetation).
Top questions with grazing
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- how much grazing land per cow?
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