performing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“She spent years studying performing before she finally got a role in a movie.”
In context“The curriculum focuses heavily on performing, ensuring that students gain practical experience on stage alongside their theoretical studies.”
Synonyms - 02 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.
Simple“The band is performing their most famous song at the concert tonight.”
In context“While performing the delicate surgery, the doctor remained remarkably calm despite the unexpected complications that arose.”
Antonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“The city is famous for its many performing arts centres and theatres.”
In context“The university recently doubled its funding for the performing arts department to attract more international talent.”
Synonyms
From perform + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.