removing — taking something away from a place or position
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: taking something away from a place or position
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈmuːvɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- He spent all morning removing bubble gum from his hair after the prank.
- The company is removing all unhealthy snacks from the office vending machines.
- She's removing her ex-boyfriend's photos from social media one by one.
removing
VERB[/rɪˈmuːvɪŋ/]
taking something away from a place or position
a person lifts a heavy cardboard box filled with old items from a crowded shelf. They carefully carry the box toward the garage door opening. The shelf becomes noticeably emptier as the box is taken away. Other family members sort through remaining items on nearby tables. The garage transforms from cluttered to more organized as items disappear. something being taken away from a place or position
Removing and moving, the studio keeps improving!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'removere', composed of the prefix 're-' (away, back) and the verb 'movere' (to move). The original sense was 'to move away' or 'to displace', which evolved to mean 'to take away' or 'to eliminate'.
Breakdown
re- (away, back) + movere (to move) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action or process)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He spent all morning removing bubble gum from his hair after the prank.”
“The company is removing all unhealthy snacks from the office vending machines.”
“She's removing her ex-boyfriend's photos from social media one by one.”
“The technician is removing the virus from the computer system.”
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