verb
Uncommon
complying
kuhm-PLEYE-ihng
Complying (verb) means acting in accordance with a rule or request (the -ing form of "comply"). Example: “By complying with the inspection, the factory avoided a fine.”
verb
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Acting in accordance with a rule or request (the -ing form of "comply").
"By complying with the inspection, the factory avoided a fine."
How to use complying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCurrently following or agreeing to a rule or demand.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more complying
- Superlative
- most complying
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What does “complying” mean?
The word “complying” means acting in accordance with a rule or request (the -ing form of "comply"). In plain terms, currently following or agreeing to a rule or demand.
How do you pronounce “complying”?
“Complying” is pronounced kuhm-PLEYE-ihng (/kəmˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “complying” in a sentence?
Here is “complying” used in a sentence: “By complying with the inspection, the factory avoided a fine.”
What part of speech is “complying”?
“Complying” is a verb.
Is “complying” a common word?
“Complying” is an uncommon word in modern English.
