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parading

puh-RAY-dihng
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Parading (noun) means the act of marching or displaying something in public, as in a parade. Example: “The parading of the new recruits drew a large crowd.”

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The act of marching or displaying something in public, as in a parade.
"The parading of the new recruits drew a large crowd."

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In plain EnglishThe -ing form of "parade" — marching or showing off in public view.

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What does “parading” mean?
The word “parading” means the act of marching or displaying something in public, as in a parade. In plain terms, the -ing form of "parade" — marching or showing off in public view.
How do you pronounce “parading”?
“Parading” is pronounced puh-RAY-dihng (/pəˈɹeɪdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “parading” in a sentence?
Here is “parading” used in a sentence: “The parading of the new recruits drew a large crowd.”
What part of speech is “parading”?
“Parading” is a noun.