noun
Uncommon
storming
Storming (noun) means a violent assault made to seize a place by force. Example: “The storming of the fortress ended the siege within hours.”
noun
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A violent assault made to seize a place by force.
"The storming of the fortress ended the siege within hours."
How to use storming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of attacking and forcing entry into a place.
Common pairings
the storming of
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Word forms
- Plural
- stormings
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Rhymes for storming
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What does “storming” mean?
The word “storming” means a violent assault made to seize a place by force. In plain terms, the act of attacking and forcing entry into a place.
How do you use “storming” in a sentence?
Here is “storming” used in a sentence: “The storming of the fortress ended the siege within hours.”
What part of speech is “storming”?
“Storming” is a noun.
Is “storming” a common word?
“Storming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
