making
word · lemma: make
/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
MAY-king
/mˈeɪkɪŋ/
MAY-king
Definition
The action or process of creating or producing something.
Usage & Nuances
'Making' is a common gerund form of 'make'. It is often used in everyday conversation and writing. Common collocations include 'making a decision', 'making money', and 'making a mistake'. Don't confuse with 'doing', which is more general.
Spanish: hacerPortuguese (BR): fazerPortuguese (PT): fazerChinese (Simplified): 制造 - 制作Chinese (Traditional): 製造 - 製作Hindi: बनानाArabic: صنعBengali: তৈরি করা - বানানোRussian: созданиеJapanese: 作ることVietnamese: việc làm - việc tạo raKorean: 만들기Turkish: yapma - oluşturmaUrdu: بناناIndonesian: membuat
Example Sentences
He is making a phone call right now.
basic
She is making a cake for the party.
basic
Making friends is easy when you are kind.
basic
I'm making plans for the weekend.
natural
She's making a great impression with her presentation.
natural
Thanks for making time to meet me today.
natural