Word
experiencing
Phoneticsex·pe·ri·enc·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈspɪɹiənsɪŋ/
UK/ɛkspˈiəɹɪənsɪŋ/
Definitions
01living through an event
B1 · Intermediate
v. feeling or living through a specific situation or event right now.
v. undergoing or being affected by a particular event, state, or sensation. This form functions as the present participle in continuous tenses.
“The city is currently experiencing heavy rain and strong winds.”
“Many small businesses are experiencing significant financial difficulties due to the sudden increase in energy costs and supply chain disruptions.”
Usage
Often used in the present continuous to describe temporary problems or physical sensations.
Synonyms
02the process of feeling
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the process of having a feeling or going through a situation.
n. the action or state of undergoing an experience. This gerund use focuses on the process itself rather than the specific event.
“The experiencing of joy is a natural part of human life.”
“The author focuses on the subjective experiencing of time, rather than its objective measurement by clocks.”
Usage
Common in psychological or philosophical contexts to describe the nature of human perception.
Synonyms
- 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
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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