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noun

weeding

WEE-dihng

Weeding (noun) means the act of pulling unwanted plants from a garden or field. Example: “Weeding took most of the afternoon after the spring rain.”

noun
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The act of pulling unwanted plants from a garden or field.
"Weeding took most of the afternoon after the spring rain."

How to use weeding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe task of removing weeds.

Common pairings
a bit of weeding weeding and pruning

Word forms

weedings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “weeding” mean?

The word “weeding” means the act of pulling unwanted plants from a garden or field. In plain terms, the task of removing weeds.

How do you pronounce “weeding”?

“Weeding” is pronounced WEE-dihng (/ˈwiːdɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “weeding” in a sentence?

Here is “weeding” used in a sentence: “Weeding took most of the afternoon after the spring rain.”

What part of speech is “weeding”?

“Weeding” is a noun.

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