collecting
Pronunciation: [kəˈlɛktɪŋ]
Word
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?
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