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ing

Pronunciation: [/ɪŋ/]

Word

Learn how to use ing in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “general”

(noun) a suffix added to verbs to form present participles (e.g. dancing, singing). It shows that the action is ongoing or in progress.

Example

She was dancing in the rain.

Example

He wasn't listening to the teacher.

Example

What are you doing this weekend?

Context: “describing someone's profession or skill”

(noun) a suffix added to words to describe a person's job or skill (e.g. engineering, teaching). It tells us what someone does as a career or what they are skilled in.

Example

She has a degree in nursing.

Example

He doesn't enjoy painting.

Example

What do you think his job is based on his qualifications?

Context: “general actions”

(verb) a suffix added to verbs to indicate continuous, ongoing actions or states. It shows that the action is happening at the moment or for a period of time.

Example

I am studying for my exam.

Example

She wasn't watching TV when I called her.

Example

What are you thinking about right now?

How to pronounce ing

Pronunciation: [/ɪŋ/]

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