noun
Uncommon
embarking
Embarking (noun) means the act of boarding a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, or of starting a new undertaking. Example: “Embarking took over an hour due to the long security queue.”
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The act of boarding a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, or of starting a new undertaking.
"Embarking took over an hour due to the long security queue."
How to use embarking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "embark" — the act of getting on board, or of setting off on something new.
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Word forms
- Plural
- embarkings
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Rhymes for embarking
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What does “embarking” mean?
The word “embarking” means the act of boarding a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, or of starting a new undertaking. In plain terms, the -ing form of "embark" — the act of getting on board, or of setting off on something new.
How do you use “embarking” in a sentence?
Here is “embarking” used in a sentence: “Embarking took over an hour due to the long security queue.”
What part of speech is “embarking”?
“Embarking” is a noun.
Is “embarking” a common word?
“Embarking” is an uncommon word in modern English.
