noun
prodding
Prodding (noun) means the act of poking or urging someone repeatedly. Example: “After some prodding, he finally agreed to see a doctor.”
noun
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The act of poking or urging someone repeatedly.
"After some prodding, he finally agreed to see a doctor."
How to use prodding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRepeated poking or urging to get someone to do something.
Common pairings
after some prodding
needs constant prodding
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What does “prodding” mean?
The word “prodding” means the act of poking or urging someone repeatedly. In plain terms, repeated poking or urging to get someone to do something.
How do you use “prodding” in a sentence?
Here is “prodding” used in a sentence: “After some prodding, he finally agreed to see a doctor.”
What part of speech is “prodding”?
“Prodding” is a noun.
What is the meaning of prodding?
"prodding" (noun) means the act of poking or urging someone repeatedly.
