sending
word · lemma: send
/ˈsɛndɪŋ/
SEN-ding
/sˈɛndɪŋ/
SEN-ding
Definition
The act of sending something to another person or place, such as a message, email, or package. It can also be the present participle of the verb 'send' in phrases about an action happening now.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears as a verb form in patterns like 'I’m sending...' or after prepositions: 'Thanks for sending it.' As a noun, it is less common in everyday English than 'delivery', 'shipment', or 'message', depending on context.
Spanish: envío - mandarPortuguese (BR): envio - mandarPortuguese (PT): envio - enviarChinese (Simplified): 发送 - 寄送Chinese (Traditional): 發送 - 寄送Hindi: भेजना - प्रेषणArabic: إرسال - يرسلBengali: পাঠানোRussian: отправка - отправляющийJapanese: 送ること - 送信中Vietnamese: gửiKorean: 보내기 - 보내는 중Turkish: gönderme - gönderiyorUrdu: بھیجناIndonesian: mengirim
Example Sentences
I am sending you the photo now.
basic
Thank you for sending the email.
basic
She is sending a package to her friend.
basic
I’m sending this before I forget.
natural
Are you sending that text to everyone?
natural
He keeps sending me funny videos late at night.
natural