verb
Uncommon
behaving
Behaving (verb) means the present participle of "behave," describing the act of conducting oneself in a certain way. Example: “The teacher praised the class for behaving so well on the trip.”
verb
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The present participle of "behave," describing the act of conducting oneself in a certain way.
"The teacher praised the class for behaving so well on the trip."
How to use behaving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActing or conducting oneself, as it is happening.
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Word forms
- Plural
- behavings
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The teacher praised the class for _____ so well on the trip.
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Rhymes for behaving
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What does “behaving” mean?
The word “behaving” means the present participle of "behave," describing the act of conducting oneself in a certain way. In plain terms, acting or conducting oneself, as it is happening.
How do you use “behaving” in a sentence?
Here is “behaving” used in a sentence: “The teacher praised the class for behaving so well on the trip.”
What part of speech is “behaving”?
“Behaving” is a verb.
Is “behaving” a common word?
“Behaving” is an uncommon word in modern English.
