Synonyms for

Ing

Verb / ɪŋ / Another word for ing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ing is a suffix used to make verbs into their present participle form, meaning it describes an action that is currently happening or ongoing.

Synonyms & similar words

ongoing continuing progressing developing evolving growing advancing moving flowing running working functioning operating existing living surviving breathing persisting enduring lasting

Common collocations

  • ending
  • beginning
  • running
  • swimming
  • working
  • reading
  • writing
  • learning

Word family

verb ing

Usage note

The '-ing' suffix is primarily used to form the present participle and gerund of verbs. It can also be used to form nouns and adjectives.

Example sentences

  1. The dog is barking.
  2. The cat is sleeping.
  3. The children are playing outside.
  4. The trees are swaying in the wind.
  5. The water is boiling on the stove.

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