noun
Uncommon
lecturing
Lecturing (noun) means the act of giving a lecture, or of scolding someone. Example: “After years of lecturing, she still got nervous before a talk.”
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The act of giving a lecture, or of scolding someone.
"After years of lecturing, she still got nervous before a talk."
"His constant lecturing about diet drove his friends crazy."
How to use lecturing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity of teaching through formal talks, or of nagging someone.
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What does “lecturing” mean?
The word “lecturing” means the act of giving a lecture, or of scolding someone. In plain terms, the activity of teaching through formal talks, or of nagging someone.
How do you use “lecturing” in a sentence?
Here is “lecturing” used in a sentence: “After years of lecturing, she still got nervous before a talk.”
What part of speech is “lecturing”?
“Lecturing” is a noun.
Is “lecturing” a common word?
“Lecturing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
