Word
creating
Phoneticscre·at·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/kɹiˈeɪtɪŋ/
UK/kɹiːˈeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
01making something new
A2 · Elementary
v. making something new or causing something to happen.
v. the continuous action of bringing something into existence or producing a specific result.
“She is creating a beautiful painting for her mother's birthday.”
“The government is currently creating new jobs in the technology sector to help the local economy grow.”
Usage
Often used in the present continuous to describe an ongoing project or process.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02the process of invention
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of making or inventing something.
n. the act or process of bringing something into being, used as a gerund.
“Creating a successful business takes a lot of hard work and patience.”
“Creating a sustainable urban environment requires the cooperation of architects, politicians, and the general public.”
Usage
Functions as a noun (gerund) and can be the subject or object of a sentence.
Antonyms
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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