Curing

Pronunciation: /ˈkjʊrɪŋ/

Definitions of curing

verb Curing is the present participle of the verb 'cure.' It refers to the act of treating a person or animal of a disease or ailment.

Example Sentences

A1 She is curing a cold with hot tea and rest.

A2 The doctor is curing the patient's illness with antibiotics.

B1 The new treatment shows promise in curing certain types of cancer.

B2 Researchers are working on curing genetic diseases through gene therapy.

C1 The scientist dedicated his life to curing infectious diseases and improving global health.

C2 The pharmaceutical company invested millions in research aimed at curing rare diseases.

Examples of curing in a Sentence

formal Scientists are constantly researching new methods for curing diseases.

informal My grandmother swears by her home remedies for curing a cold.

slang I heard that drinking ginger tea is great for curing a hangover.

figurative Time is the best tool for curing a broken heart.

Grammatical Forms of curing

• past tense: cured
• plural: curings
• comparative: more curing
• superlative: most curing
• present tense: cure
• future tense: will cure
• perfect tense: have cured
• continuous tense: is curing
• singular: curing
• positive degree: curing
• infinitive: to cure
• gerund: curing
• participle: cured

Origin and Evolution of curing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'curing' originated from the Latin word 'cura', meaning care or concern.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'curing' has evolved to refer to the process of preserving food through methods such as smoking, salting, or drying, as well as the process of treating illnesses or diseases to bring about recovery or relief.