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Definitions of -ing word

suffix -ing -ing is added to verbs to form present participles. Present participles are used with auxiliary verbs to make continuous tenses. They are also used like adjectives, describing a person or thing as doing something. 0
suffix -ing -ing is added to verbs to form uncount nouns referring to activities. 0
suffix forming noun -ing the action of, process of, result of, or something connected with the verb 0
suffix forming noun -ing something used in, consisting of, involving, etc 0
suffix forming noun -ing (from other parts of speech) 0
suffix -ing forming the present participle of verbs 0

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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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