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promising

Pronunciation: [ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ]

Word

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

Context: “expectation”

(adjective) when something shows signs that it might be really good or successful in the future. If a person, idea, or project seems likely to do well, we say it is promising.

Example

The student's writing is very promising; I believe she will be a great author one day.

Example

Although the project started out promising, it faced many difficulties and did not succeed.

Example

Do you think this plan is promising enough to invest in?

Context: “commitment”

(verb) to make a promise or to say you will do something in the future. This is like telling someone you will definitely help them with something later.

Example

She is promising to finish her homework by tonight.

Example

He didn't promise to help us, so we have to find another way.

Example

What did you promise to do yesterday?

How to pronounce promising

Pronunciation: [ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ]

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