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- [in-ing]
- /ˈɪn ɪŋ/
- /ˈɪn.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ing]
- /ˈɪn ɪŋ/
Definitions of inning word
- noun inning Usually, ins. persons in office or political power (distinguished from outs). 1
- noun inning a member of the political party in power: The election made him an in. 1
- noun inning pull or influence; a social advantage or connection: He's got an in with the senator. 1
- noun inning (in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) a return or service that lands within the in-bounds limits of a court or section of a court (opposed to out). 1
- preposition inning (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park. 1
- preposition inning (used to indicate inclusion within something abstract or immaterial): in politics; in the autumn. 1
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Origin of inning
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English inninge, Old English innung a getting in, equivalent to inn(ian) to go in + -ung -ing1
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Parts of speech for Inning
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inning popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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.
inning usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inning
noun inning
- stretch — to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed by out): to stretch oneself out on the ground.
- shot — a discharge of a firearm, bow, etc.
- round — having a flat, circular surface, as a disk.
- stint — to be frugal; get along on a scanty allowance: Don't stint on the food. They stinted for years in order to save money.
- move — to pass from one place or position to another.
Antonyms for inning
noun inning
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- inaction — absence of action; idleness.
- inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
- stagnation — the state or condition of stagnating, or having stopped, as by ceasing to run or flow: Meteorologists forecast ozone and air stagnation.
- cessation — The cessation of something is the stopping of it.
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