Word
interacting
Phoneticsin·ter·act·ing, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪnɝˈæktɪŋ/
UK/ˌɪntəɹˈæktɪŋ/
Definitions
01communicating with people
B1 · Intermediate
v. talking to or doing things with other people.
v. engaging in social or professional communication with others. Intransitive; typically takes the preposition 'with'.
“The children were interacting nicely with each other at the park.”
“The workshop provides a structured environment for employees from different departments to begin interacting more effectively on shared projects.”
Usage
Usually followed by the preposition 'with' when referring to the other party.
Synonyms
02things affecting each other
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science Academic
v. when two or more things have an effect on each other.
v. the process of two or more objects, substances, or systems having a mutual effect on one another.
“The scientist studied how the two chemicals were interacting in the tube.”
“The study examines how different atmospheric pollutants are interacting to accelerate the degradation of urban limestone monuments.”
Usage
Often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe physical or chemical processes.
Synonyms
03actively involved
C1 · Advanced Academic
adj. describing things or people that are currently having an effect on each other.
adj. functioning as a participial adjective to describe entities currently engaged in mutual action or influence.
“The interacting parts of the machine must be oiled regularly.”
“The model accounts for multiple interacting variables, including market volatility and consumer confidence, to predict long-term economic trends.”
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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