Word
admitting
Phoneticsad·mit·ting, stress on the second syllable
US/ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
UK/ɐdmˈɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
01confessing a truth
B1 · Intermediate
v. saying that something is true, especially if it is something you feel bad about.
v. the act of acknowledging or confessing a fact, often one that is embarrassing or damaging.
“Admitting his mistake was the hardest thing he had to do all week.”
“By admitting his involvement in the scandal, the politician hoped to regain some measure of public trust before the upcoming election.”
Usage
Often followed by a gerund or a 'that' clause.
Pitfall
He was admitting to steal the money.
He was admitting to stealing the money.
The verb 'admit' is followed by a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.
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Antonyms
02allowing entry
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. letting someone or something enter a place or join a group.
v. the process of granting entrance or access to a physical location or an institution.
“The hospital is currently admitting new patients through the emergency door.”
“The university is admitting a record number of international students this semester to diversify its campus culture.”
Usage
Transitive verb taking a direct object.
03the act of entry
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of being allowed to enter a place.
n. the formal act of allowing someone to enter or the state of being admitted.
“The admitting of the public to the private garden only happens once a year.”
“The strict admitting of only authorised personnel ensured that the laboratory remained a secure and sterile environment.”
Word family
VERB
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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