adj
Uncommon
practising
Practising (adj) means Actively engaged in a profession or actively following the customs of a religion. Example: “She is a practising solicitor in Manchester.”
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Actively engaged in a profession or actively following the customs of a religion.
"She is a practising solicitor in Manchester."
"He remains a practising Buddhist."
How to use practising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActively engaged in a profession, religion, or skill on an ongoing basis.
UK vs US
British spelling; American English uses "practicing".
Common pairings
practising doctor
practising Muslim
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Word forms
- Plural
- practisings
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She is a _____ solicitor in Manchester.
Etymology
Formed from practise and -ing (a suffix that forms gerund nouns and present participles of verbs).
Rhymes for practising
rising
raising
arising
devising
advising
bruising
cruising
uprising
praising
promising
surprising
exercising
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Frequently asked questions
What does “practising” mean?
The word “practising” means actively engaged in a profession or actively following the customs of a religion. In plain terms, actively engaged in a profession, religion, or skill on an ongoing basis.
How do you use “practising” in a sentence?
Here is “practising” used in a sentence: “She is a practising solicitor in Manchester.”
What part of speech is “practising”?
“Practising” is an adjective.
Is “practising” a common word?
“Practising” is an uncommon word in modern English.
