partying
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.to enjoy yourself at a party, often by dancing, drinking, or talking with friends.
v.the present participle of 'party', describing the act of engaging in social celebration or festivities.
Simple“They were partying all night to celebrate the end of their exams.”
In context“The neighbors were partying so loudly that we had to ask them to turn the music down after midnight.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'with' to indicate companions.
Synonymscelebratingreveling - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.the activity of going to parties and having fun.
n.the practice or habit of attending social gatherings for entertainment.
Simple“Too much partying can make it hard to focus on your studies.”
In context“His reputation for excessive partying preceded him, making the board members hesitant to offer him the executive position.”
UsageCan be used as an uncountable noun to describe a lifestyle or a countable instance of celebration.
Teacher's tipLearners should be aware that while 'partying' is common in speech, it may be viewed as too informal for professional academic writing.
SynonymsfestivityrevelryAntonyms