admitting
Admitting (verb) means letting someone or something in, or acknowledging something as true. Example: “Admitting his mistake was harder than fixing it.”
How to Use Admitting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of admit — letting in, or owning up to something.
Word Forms
admittings plural
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Can you complete this real example?
_____ his mistake was harder than fixing it.
Rhymes for admitting
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “admitting” mean?
The word “admitting” means letting someone or something in, or acknowledging something as true. In plain terms, the -ing form of admit — letting in, or owning up to something.
How do you pronounce “admitting”?
“Admitting” is pronounced uhd-MIH-tihng (/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “admitting” in a sentence?
Here is “admitting” used in a sentence: “Admitting his mistake was harder than fixing it.”
What part of speech is “admitting”?
“Admitting” is a verb.
Is “admitting” a common word?
“Admitting” is an uncommon word in modern English.