Synonyms for

Making

Noun / ˈmeɪkɪŋ / Another word for making — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of creating or producing something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

creating producing generating constructing fabricating

Informal

doing building putting together whipping up

Literary

forging crafting fashioning

Antonyms

destroying unmaking dismantling ruining deconstructing undoing

Common collocations

  • making a decision
  • making a mistake
  • making progress
  • making sense
  • making money
  • making a difference
  • making sure
  • making love

Word family

noun making
verb make
adjective making
adverb makingly

Usage note

The gerund form 'making' is often used to describe the process or act of creation. It can also function as a noun referring to the act or result of creation.

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Example sentences

  1. She is making a necklace for her friend.
  2. The artist is making a sculpture out of clay.
  3. I am making a sandwich for lunch.
  4. They are making a movie about space.
  5. He is making a fort out of blankets and pillows.

Quotes

  • The most important thing in life is not what you make, but how you make it. - Unknown
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • I like the night. Without the dark, we'd never see the stars. - Stephenie Meyer

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