English Reference

Word

ing

/ˈɪŋ/

Definition

n. a grassy field, especially one that is low and near a river.

n. a meadow or pasture, specifically one situated on low-lying ground near a river that may be subject to flooding.

Examples

“The cattle were grazing in the lush green ing by the river bank.”

“The local farmers traditionally moved their livestock to the ings during the summer months when the water levels had receded from the low meadows.”

Examples

simple

“The cattle were grazing in the lush green ing by the river bank.”

complex

“The local farmers traditionally moved their livestock to the ings during the summer months when the water levels had receded from the low meadows.”

Synonyms

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A1 · Beginner
Frequency
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Dialect, Archaic

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