What does practicing mean?
Practicing means present participle and gerund of practice.
Practicing
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of practice.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of practice
- Actively engaged in a profession.
- Participating in the rituals and mores of a religion.
- The act or process of one who practices.
Example Sentences
My uncle is a practicing dentist.
Synonyms for practicing
Antonyms for practicing
Related Words
Word Forms
- practicings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for practicing?
Common synonyms include devout, observant, pious, Allah-fearing.
What is the opposite of practicing?
Possible antonyms include nonpracticing, lapsed, unobservant.
How do you use practicing in a sentence?
My uncle is a practicing dentist.
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