Word verb · noun
sending
v. · n.
US /ˈsɛndɪŋ/ UK /sˈɛndɪŋ/ send·ing
Definition
- 01 A1 Beginner
v.the action of making something go to another person or place.
v.the present participle and gerund form of 'send', describing the ongoing action of dispatching something.
Simple“I am sending the email to you right now.”
In context“The department is currently sending out the revised contracts to all external consultants for their final review.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the act of posting or delivering something.
n.the act or instance of dispatching something or someone. Often used in specific contexts like 'the sending of a message'.
Simple“The sending of the package was delayed by the heavy snow.”
In context“The prompt sending of medical supplies to the disaster zone was critical for the success of the relief operation.”
UsageOften appears in the structure 'the sending of [noun]'.
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage sending people
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Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Common
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