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- [uh b-ses]
- /əbˈsɛs/
- /əbˈses/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-ses]
- /əbˈsɛs/
Definitions of obsessing word
- verb with object obsessing to dominate or preoccupy the thoughts, feelings, or desires of (a person); beset, trouble, or haunt persistently or abnormally: Suspicion obsessed him. 1
- verb without object obsessing to think about something unceasingly or persistently; dwell obsessively upon something. 1
- noun obsessing Present participle of obsess. 1
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Origin of obsessing
First appearance:
before 1495 One of the 26% oldest English words
1495-1505; < Latin obsessus, past participle of obsidēre to occupy, frequent, besiege, equivalent to ob- ob- + -sid(ēre) combining form of sedēre to sit1
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Parts of speech for Obsessing
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obsessing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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.
obsessing usage trend in Literature
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adjective obsessing
- engrossing — Absorbing all one's attention or interest.
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