verb
applauding
Applauding (verb) means clapping the hands to show approval or praising something openly; the present participle of applaud. Example: “The whole theatre stood applauding as the curtain fell.”
verb
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Clapping the hands to show approval or praising something openly; the present participle of applaud.
"The whole theatre stood applauding as the curtain fell."
"Reviewers were applauding the film's daring script."
How to use applauding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of clapping or praising, happening right now.
Common pairings
standing and applauding
widely applauding
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- Plural
- applaudings
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What does “applauding” mean?
The word “applauding” means clapping the hands to show approval or praising something openly; the present participle of applaud. In plain terms, the act of clapping or praising, happening right now.
How do you use “applauding” in a sentence?
Here is “applauding” used in a sentence: “The whole theatre stood applauding as the curtain fell.”
What part of speech is “applauding”?
“Applauding” is a verb.
What is the meaning of applauding?
"applauding" (verb) means clapping the hands to show approval or praising something openly; the present participle of applaud.
