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Informing

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of inform.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of inform
  2. (archaic) informative; educational

Example Sentences

Mr. Riach, who had been to the college, spoke to me like a friend when he was not sulking, and told me many curious things, and some that were informing; and even the captain, though he kept me at the stick’s end the most part of the time, would sometimes unbuckle a bit, and tell me of the fine countries he had visited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does informing mean?

Informing means present participle and gerund of inform.

What is a synonym for informing?

Common synonyms include ratting, making known.

What is the opposite of informing?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use informing in a sentence?

Mr. Riach, who had been to the college, spoke to me like a friend when he was not sulking, and told me many curious things, and some that were informing; and even the captain, though he kept me at the stick’s end the most part of the time, would sometimes unbuckle a bit, and tell me of the fine countries he had visited.

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