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picking

Pronunciation: [ˈpɪkɪŋ]

Word

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

Context: “action”

(verb) to select or choose something from a group. It's like when you see a basket of apples and you take one to eat. You are picking an apple.

Example

I am picking flowers from the garden this afternoon.

Example

He is not picking any toys from the table; they are all still there.

Example

Which fruit are you picking from the bowl?

Context: “activity”

(noun) the act of selecting or gathering things, like fruits or flowers. If you go to a farm and collect berries, you are doing apple picking.

Example

My family loves going apple picking in the fall.

Example

We didn't go pumpkin picking this year, so we missed out on the fun.

Example

Are you looking forward to picking pumpkins this weekend?

Context: “decision making”

(verb) to find out or choose a particular option, like when you are deciding on a team or a game. If you are picking a player for your team, you are deciding who will join you.

Example

She is picking her friends to be on her team.

Example

He isn't picking anyone to join; he wants to play alone.

Example

Who are you picking for your group project?

How to pronounce picking

Pronunciation: [ˈpɪkɪŋ]

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