noun
freshening
Freshening (noun) means the act or process of making something fresh again. Example: “The freshening of the paintwork made the old house look new.”
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The act or process of making something fresh again.
"The freshening of the paintwork made the old house look new."
How to use freshening
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of renewing or reviving something so it feels fresh again.
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Word forms
- Plural
- freshenings
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The _____ of the paintwork made the old house look new.
Rhymes for freshening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
maddening
listening
gardening
sickening
fattening
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Frequently asked questions
What does “freshening” mean?
The word “freshening” means the act or process of making something fresh again. In plain terms, the process of renewing or reviving something so it feels fresh again.
How do you use “freshening” in a sentence?
Here is “freshening” used in a sentence: “The freshening of the paintwork made the old house look new.”
What part of speech is “freshening”?
“Freshening” is a noun.
What is the meaning of freshening?
"freshening" (noun) means the act or process of making something fresh again.
