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.”
How to use practising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActively engaged in a profession, religion, or skill on an ongoing basis.
British spelling; American English uses "practicing".
Word forms
practisings plural
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She is a _____ solicitor in Manchester.
Etymology
From practise + -ing (suffix forming gerund nouns, and present participles of verbs).
Rhymes for practising
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.