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collecting

Pronunciation: [kəˈlɛktɪŋ]

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Learn how to use collecting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “gathering items”

(verb) to gather or bring together different things or people. This is when you take items from different places and put them all in one spot, like toys or stamps.

Example

She enjoys collecting stamps from around the world.

Example

He does not like collecting coins because he thinks it's boring.

Example

What type of items are you collecting for your new hobby?

Context: “hobbies”

(noun) the activity of gathering items or making a collection. This could be fun things you get, like toys or books, that people usually keep because they like them.

Example

Her collecting of rare comic books has become a popular topic among her friends.

Example

His collecting of old newspapers wasn't something anyone was interested in.

Example

What does your collecting of toys look like at home?

How to pronounce collecting

Pronunciation: [kəˈlɛktɪŋ]

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