Making

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ/

Definitions of making

noun the act of creating or producing something

Example Sentences

A1 I am making a cake for my friend's birthday.

A2 She is making a list of things to pack for her vacation.

B1 The company is making changes to their marketing strategy.

B2 The scientists are making progress in their research on climate change.

C1 The artist is making a name for themselves in the contemporary art world.

C2 The chef is making waves with their innovative culinary creations.

verb the action of creating or producing something

Example Sentences

A1 I am making a sandwich for lunch.

A2 She is making a birthday card for her friend.

B1 They are making plans for the weekend getaway.

B2 The chef is making a delicious meal for the guests.

C1 The artist is making a name for themselves in the art world.

C2 The company is making significant profits this quarter.

Examples of making in a Sentence

formal The company is making significant progress in their research and development efforts.

informal I'm making dinner tonight, so come over if you're hungry.

slang She's making bank with her new business venture.

figurative He's making waves in the art world with his unique style.

Grammatical Forms of making

• past tense: made
• plural: makings
• comparative: more making
• superlative: most making
• present tense: make
• future tense: will make
• perfect tense: have made
• continuous tense: is making
• singular: making
• positive degree: making
• infinitive: to make
• gerund: making
• participle: made

Origin and Evolution of making

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'making' originated from the Old English word 'macian' which means to construct or form.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'making' has evolved to encompass a broader range of activities beyond just construction or forming, such as creating, producing, or crafting.