What does sending mean?
Sending means present participle and gerund of send.
Sending
/ˈsɛndɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of send.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of send
- The act by which somebody or something is sent.
Example Sentences
One particularly damaging, but often ignored, effect of conflict on education is the proliferation of attacks on schools[…]as children, teachers or school buildings become the targets of attacks. Parents fear sending their children to school.
Both Matthew and Luke have three sendings of servants, but the narratives are framed differently. Matthew has two sendings of servants (plural) to the original guests, two excuses offered for the refusal, and one sending of servants to the substitute guests.
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Antonyms for sending
Related Words
Word Forms
- sendings
Usage Notes
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One particularly damaging, but often ignored, effect of conflict on education is the proliferation of attacks on schools[…]as children, teachers or school buildings become the targets of attacks. Parents fear sending their children to school.
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