Word
performing
Phoneticsper·form·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/pɝˈfɔɹmɪŋ/
UK/pəfˈɔːmɪŋ/
Definitions
01the act of entertaining
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Theater
n. the activity of acting, singing, or playing music for an audience.
n. the execution of an artistic work before an audience; often used as a gerund to describe the profession or activity.
“She spent years studying performing before she finally got a role in a movie.”
“The curriculum focuses heavily on performing, ensuring that students gain practical experience on stage alongside their theoretical studies.”
Synonyms
02doing an action
A2 · Elementary
v. the action of doing a task, a piece of music, or a play right now.
v. the present participle of 'perform', indicating an action in progress or a continuous state of execution.
“The band is performing their most famous song at the concert tonight.”
“While performing the delicate surgery, the doctor remained remarkably calm despite the unexpected complications that arose.”
Antonyms
03related to shows
B1 · Intermediate Theater
adj. used to describe things related to the arts, like music, dance, or acting.
adj. attributive adjective referring to the arts or the act of public presentation.
“The city is famous for its many performing arts centres and theatres.”
“The university recently doubled its funding for the performing arts department to attract more international talent.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From perform + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- 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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