Word
composing
Phoneticscom·pos·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
UK/kəmpˈəʊzɪŋ/
Definitions
01creating music or writing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Music
v. the act of writing music, a poem, or a formal letter.
v. the present participle of 'compose', referring to the act of creating a literary or musical work by arranging parts into a whole.
“He spent the whole afternoon composing a new song on his piano.”
“While composing the final movement of the symphony, the artist struggled to balance the woodwinds against the dominant brass section.”
02the act of arranging
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the process of putting things together in a specific order.
n. the gerund form used to describe the systematic arrangement of elements, often in art, printing, or formal communication.
“Composing a good argument takes time and careful thought.”
“The student found that composing a coherent thesis required more than just research; it demanded a rigorous logical structure.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
03calming
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. having a relaxing effect that helps you feel calm.
adj. possessing a quality that induces a state of composure or tranquility in the observer or listener.
“The composing sound of the rain helped him fall asleep.”
“She found the composing atmosphere of the library essential for her recovery after a week of high-stress negotiations.”
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Anthony Hopkins, it turns out, has been composing music all his life.” “You're finally about to head off on a well-earned break, but there's one more task to tick off your to-do list: composing an out-of-office reply.” Word family
VERB
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/composing