noun
coasting
Coasting (noun) means the act of moving or gliding along without using power. Example: “Coasting downhill on a bike saves energy.”
noun
1
The act of moving or gliding along without using power.
"Coasting downhill on a bike saves energy."
2
Doing just enough to get by, without real effort.
"His grades slipped once he started coasting through the semester."
How to use coasting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoving forward with no extra power applied, or putting in only minimal effort.
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Word forms
- Plural
- coastings
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_____ downhill on a bike saves energy.
Rhymes for coasting
casting
tasting
lasting
fasting
wasting
pasting
boasting
roasting
feasting
blasting
toasting
contrasting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “coasting” mean?
The word “coasting” means the act of moving or gliding along without using power. In plain terms, moving forward with no extra power applied, or putting in only minimal effort.
How do you use “coasting” in a sentence?
Here is “coasting” used in a sentence: “Coasting downhill on a bike saves energy.”
What part of speech is “coasting”?
“Coasting” is a noun.
How many meanings does “coasting” have?
“Coasting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of moving or gliding along without using power.
