noun
Uncommon
resembling
rih-ZEHMB-lihng
Resembling (noun) means the act or quality of being similar to something else; used chiefly as the present participle of "resemble.". Example: “A creature resembling a small dinosaur was spotted on the trail camera.”
noun
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The act or quality of being similar to something else; used chiefly as the present participle of "resemble."
"A creature resembling a small dinosaur was spotted on the trail camera."
How to use resembling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly used as the -ing form of "resemble," meaning "looking like."
When to use it
Rarely stands alone as a noun; almost always used as "resembling X" describing similarity.
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What does “resembling” mean?
The word “resembling” means the act or quality of being similar to something else; used chiefly as the present participle of "resemble.". In plain terms, mainly used as the -ing form of "resemble," meaning "looking like.".
How do you pronounce “resembling”?
“Resembling” is pronounced rih-ZEHMB-lihng (/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “resembling” in a sentence?
Here is “resembling” used in a sentence: “A creature resembling a small dinosaur was spotted on the trail camera.”
What part of speech is “resembling”?
“Resembling” is a noun.
Is “resembling” a common word?
“Resembling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
