composing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“He spent the whole afternoon composing a new song on his piano.”
In context“While composing the final movement of the symphony, the artist struggled to balance the woodwinds against the dominant brass section.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“Composing a good argument takes time and careful thought.”
In context“The student found that composing a coherent thesis required more than just research; it demanded a rigorous logical structure.”
SynonymsAntonymsdisorganising - 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The composing sound of the rain helped him fall asleep.”
In context“She found the composing atmosphere of the library essential for her recovery after a week of high-stress negotiations.”
Antonyms
“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.”