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Warming

/ˈwɔːmɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

A small rise in temperature..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A small rise in temperature.
  2. (slang) A beating; a thrashing.
  3. present participle and gerund of warm

Example Sentences

More than once had he caught me in the act and given me, as he put it, “a good warming,” with his hard hand so, however much I was tempted so to do, I steadfastly refrained.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does warming mean?

Warming means A small rise in temperature..

What is a synonym for warming?

Common synonyms include warm, hot, melting, calefacient.

What is the opposite of warming?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use warming in a sentence?

More than once had he caught me in the act and given me, as he put it, “a good warming,” with his hard hand so, however much I was tempted so to do, I steadfastly refrained.

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