noun Uncommon

kneeling

NEE-lihng

Kneeling (noun) means the act of going down onto one's knees. Example: “Kneeling for long periods left his knees aching.”

noun

The act of going down onto one's knees.

"Kneeling for long periods left his knees aching."

How to use kneeling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act or position of being on your knees.

kneelings plural

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_____ for long periods left his knees aching.

From kneel plus the -ing ending, tracing back to Middle English knelinge.

Origin: Middle English

kneel

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What does “kneeling” mean?

The word “kneeling” means the act of going down onto one's knees. In plain terms, the act or position of being on your knees.

How do you pronounce “kneeling”?

“Kneeling” is pronounced NEE-lihng (/ˈniːlɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “kneeling” in a sentence?

Here is “kneeling” used in a sentence: “Kneeling for long periods left his knees aching.”

What part of speech is “kneeling”?

“Kneeling” is a noun.

Where does the word “kneeling” come from?

The word “kneeling” comes from Middle English. From kneel plus the -ing ending, tracing back to Middle English knelinge.

Is “kneeling” a common word?

“Kneeling” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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