What does working mean?
Working means (usually in the plural) Operation; action..
Working
/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
(usually in the plural) Operation; action..
Definitions by Sense
- (usually in the plural) Operation; action.
- Method of operation.
- (arithmetic) The incidental or subsidiary calculations performed in solving an overall problem.
- Fermentation.
- (of bodies of water) Becoming full of a vegetable substance.
- A place where work is carried on.
- (countable) A train movement.
- present participle and gerund of work
Example Sentences
Be sure to check your working.
the abandoned mine workings
From time to time the coaches of the Lötschberg Railway itself, which in comfort and décor can rank with the finest in Europe today, travel far from the frontiers of Switzerland on through workings such as these.
Leave him alone; he’s working.
a working ventilator
a working copy of the script
a working title
Working mothers have recently joined the factory's workforce.
Synonyms for working
Antonyms for working
Related Words
Word Forms
- workings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for working?
Common synonyms include functioning, up:, draft, provisional.
What is the opposite of working?
Possible antonyms include broken, broken-down, down:.
How do you use working in a sentence?
Be sure to check your working.
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