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lifting
LIHF-tihng
Lifting (noun) means the action of raising something, or the process of doing so. Example: “Lifting the heavy box alone was a mistake.”
noun
1
The action of raising something, or the process of doing so.
"Lifting the heavy box alone was a mistake."
"The crane made the lifting of steel beams much easier."
"Proper lifting technique protects your back."
2
Weightlifting; exercise involving lifting weights.
"Lifting has made him much stronger than he was last year."
"She prefers lifting to running when she goes to the gym."
"He does lifting three times a week at the gym."
3
Cosmetic surgery to tighten sagging facial skin; short for "face lifting."
"A lifting can make a person look younger, but recovery takes several weeks."
"He decided a lifting was too expensive and chose a skin cream instead."
"She was considering lifting to smooth out her jawline."
How to use lifting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of raising something, working out with weights, or a cosmetic facelift.
Common pairings
heavy lifting
weight lifting
facial lifting
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What does “lifting” mean?
The word “lifting” means the action of raising something, or the process of doing so. In plain terms, the act of raising something, working out with weights, or a cosmetic facelift.
How do you pronounce “lifting”?
“Lifting” is pronounced LIHF-tihng (/ˈlɪf.tɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lifting” in a sentence?
Here is “lifting” used in a sentence: “Proper lifting technique protects your back.”
What part of speech is “lifting”?
“Lifting” is a noun.
Is “lifting” a common word?
“Lifting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “lifting” have?
“Lifting” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the action of raising something, or the process of doing so.
What is the difference between lifting and raising?
Lifting usually emphasizes the physical effort of picking something up, especially off a surface, while raising suggests moving something to a higher position in a more controlled or gradual way. Raising is also preferred for abstract things, such as raising prices, questions, or children, where lifting would sound wrong.
Does lifting mean the same as weightlifting?
In gym and fitness contexts, lifting is an informal shorthand for weightlifting or weight training, so someone who is 'into lifting' exercises with weights. Outside that context, lifting simply means the action of raising something.
What is lifting in cosmetic surgery?
In cosmetic surgery, lifting is short for face lifting: procedures that tighten sagging facial skin to give a firmer appearance. The shortened form is also common in skincare marketing, in phrases like 'lifting effect.'
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