removing
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.the action of taking something off or away from a place.
v.the present participle of 'remove', describing the ongoing action of taking something away or displacing an object.
Simple“He is removing the old wallpaper before he starts painting the room.”
In context“The surgeon spent several hours carefully removing the damaged tissue to ensure a full recovery for the patient.”
UsageAs a participle, it often follows a helping verb to show a continuous action.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the act or process of taking something away.
n.the gerund form of 'remove', functioning as a noun to describe the act or process of extraction.
Simple“The removing of the old bridge took several weeks of hard work.”
In context“The systematic removing of trade barriers has led to a significant increase in international commerce over the last decade.”
UsageOften used with 'the' and 'of' when functioning as a formal noun.
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