makings

mak·ing

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mey-king]
- /ˈmeɪ kɪŋ/
- /ˈmeɪkɪŋz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mey-king]
- /ˈmeɪ kɪŋ/

Definitions of makings word

noun makings the act of a person or thing that makes: The making of a violin requires great skill. 1
noun makings structure; constitution; makeup. 1
noun makings the means or cause of success or advancement: to be the making of someone. 1
noun makings Usually, makings. capacity or potential: He has the makings of a first-rate officer. 1
noun makings makings. material of which something may be made: the makings for a tossed salad. Older Slang. paper and tobacco with which to make a hand-rolled cigarette. 1
noun makings something made. 1

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Origin of makings

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

before 1150; Middle English; Old English macung. See make1, -ing1

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Parts of speech for Makings

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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makings popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for makings

noun makings

ingredients — something that enters as an element into a mixture: Flour, eggs, and sugar are the main ingredients in the cake.
requirements — that which is required; a thing demanded or obligatory: One of the requirements of the job is accuracy.
components — A part or element of a larger whole, esp. a part of a machine or vehicle.
elements — Plural form of element.
materials — the substance or substances of which a thing is made or composed: Stone is a durable material.

All 14 Synonyms of makings