Practicing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Practicing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of practice.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of practice.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- practicings
Synonyms for practicing
Depending on context, synonyms include devout, observant, pious, devoutful, frum, godfearing.
Antonyms for practicing
Common opposites include nonpracticing, lapsed, unobservant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include active, practise, training, actualisation, practical, repeating.
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