What does pawning mean?
Pawning means The act by which something is pawned..
Pawning
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The act by which something is pawned..
Definitions by Sense
- The act by which something is pawned.
- present participle and gerund of pawn
Example Sentences
Her road had again seemed to stretch out endless, she imagined that there might be hundreds and hundreds of such things that Edward was concealing from her – that they might necessitate more mortgagings, more pawnings of bracelets, more and always more horrors.
Synonyms for pawning
Antonyms for pawning
Related Words
Word Forms
- pawnings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pawning?
Common synonyms include pawn.
What is the opposite of pawning?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pawning in a sentence?
Her road had again seemed to stretch out endless, she imagined that there might be hundreds and hundreds of such things that Edward was concealing from her – that they might necessitate more mortgagings, more pawnings of bracelets, more and always more horrors.
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