Practicing

Pronunciation: /ˈpræk.tɪs.ɪŋ/

Definitions of practicing

verb the action of performing or doing something repeatedly in order to improve or master a skill

Example Sentences

A1 I am practicing my English vocabulary every day.

A2 She enjoys practicing the piano in her free time.

B1 Practicing mindfulness meditation has helped me reduce stress.

B2 The team has been practicing their dance routine for weeks.

C1 Practicing law requires a deep understanding of legal principles.

C2 After years of practicing, she finally mastered the art of calligraphy.

Examples of practicing in a Sentence

formal The students spent hours practicing their musical instruments for the upcoming recital.

informal I've been practicing my baking skills so I can impress everyone at the potluck.

slang I'm practicing my dance moves for the party this weekend.

figurative She's been practicing her poker face to hide her true emotions during negotiations.

Grammatical Forms of practicing

• past tense: practiced
• plural: practicings
• comparative: more practicing
• superlative: most practicing
• present tense: practices
• future tense: will practice
• perfect tense: have practiced
• continuous tense: is practicing
• singular: practicing
• positive degree: practicing
• infinitive: to practice
• gerund: practicing
• participle: practiced

Origin and Evolution of practicing

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'practicing' originated from the Latin word 'practicare', which means to perform or carry out.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'practicing' has evolved to encompass a broader range of activities beyond just performing or carrying out tasks. It is now commonly used to refer to the act of repeatedly doing something in order to improve or master a skill.