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

The act of poking or urging someone repeatedly.

"After some prodding, he finally agreed to see a doctor."

How to use prodding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRepeated poking or urging to get someone to do something.

Common pairings

after some prodding needs constant prodding

proddings plural

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After some _____, he finally agreed to see a doctor.

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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.

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