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delivering
Delivering (noun) means the action of bringing or carrying something to its destination. Example: “Delivering fresh bread to the village shop starts at five every morning.”
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The action of bringing or carrying something to its destination.
"Delivering fresh bread to the village shop starts at five every morning."
"Delivering packages in the snow is no easy job."
"Delivering the news gently took real skill."
How to use delivering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of getting something to where it needs to be, whether a parcel, a baby, or a promise.
Common pairings
delivering a baby
delivering a speech
delivering results
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Rhymes for delivering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “delivering” mean?
The word “delivering” means the action of bringing or carrying something to its destination. In plain terms, the ongoing act of getting something to where it needs to be, whether a parcel, a baby, or a promise.
How do you use “delivering” in a sentence?
Here is “delivering” used in a sentence: “Delivering packages in the snow is no easy job.”
What part of speech is “delivering”?
“Delivering” is a noun.
Is “delivering” a common word?
“Delivering” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between delivering and delivery?
Delivering is the verbal noun and stresses the action as it happens: "Delivering parcels in winter is hard work." Delivery is the ordinary noun for the act or an instance of it: "Your delivery has arrived." Fixed expressions such as delivery van, delivery date, and free delivery use delivery, not delivering.
What is the difference between delivering and shipping?
Shipping refers to dispatching and transporting goods towards the buyer, while delivering is the final step of bringing the item to its destination. That is why an order can be marked "shipped" days before it is "delivered." In everyday speech, especially in American English, shipping often loosely covers the whole journey.
What is the difference between delivering and distributing?
Delivering means bringing or carrying something to a particular destination, usually for a specific recipient. Distributing means giving or spreading something out among many recipients or places. A courier delivers a parcel to your door; a wholesaler distributes stock to dozens of shops.
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