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Receiving Meaning in English

word · lemma: receive

/ɹəˈsivɪŋ/
ri-SEE-ving
/ɹɪsˈiːvɪŋ/
ri-SEE-ving

التعريف

Getting something that is sent, given, or handed to you. It can refer to things like messages, gifts, money, or visitors.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

As a form of 'receive', 'receiving' can be a verb ('I am receiving emails') or a noun/adjective in specific contexts ('the receiving end', 'receiving department'). Common patterns include 'receive a message', 'receive payment', and 'receive guests'. Learners sometimes confuse it with 'accept': you can receive something without choosing it.

جمل نموذجية

I am receiving a package today.

basic

She is receiving help from her teacher.

basic

We are receiving guests tonight.

basic

Are you receiving my texts, or is your phone acting weird again?

natural

The company is finally receiving payments on time.

natural

After the update, we're receiving fewer complaints.

natural