What does recounting mean?
Recounting means present participle and gerund of recount.
Recounting
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of recount.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of recount
- An act in which something is recounted
Example Sentences
Months after his first mention of the book he was still obsessing, daily it seemed, about minutiae of the Chambers-Alger Hiss espionage confrontation, while his sidekicks histrionically greeted his recountings with a chorus of groans and protests of the “not-again” variety.
Synonyms for recounting
Antonyms for recounting
Related Words
Word Forms
- recountings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for recounting?
Common synonyms include recountal, relation, telling.
What is the opposite of recounting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use recounting in a sentence?
Months after his first mention of the book he was still obsessing, daily it seemed, about minutiae of the Chambers-Alger Hiss espionage confrontation, while his sidekicks histrionically greeted his recountings with a chorus of groans and protests of the “not-again” variety.
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