receiving
word · lemma: receive
Definition
Getting something that is sent, given, or handed to you. It can refer to things like messages, gifts, money, or visitors.
Usage & Nuances
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.
Example Sentences
I am receiving a package today.
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She is receiving help from her teacher.
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We are receiving guests tonight.
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Are you receiving my texts, or is your phone acting weird again?
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The company is finally receiving payments on time.
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After the update, we're receiving fewer complaints.
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