making
Meaning of making
noun
- the process of making or producing something.
the making of videos
decision-making
- the essential qualities needed for something.
she had the makings of a great teacher
- earnings or profit.
- form (something) by putting parts together or combining substances; create.
my grandmother made a dress for me
the body is made from four pieces of maple
cricket bats are made of willow
- cause (something) to exist or come about; bring about.
the drips had made a pool on the floor
- compel (someone) to do something.
she bought me a brandy and made me drink it
- constitute; amount to.
they made an unusual duo
- gain or earn (money or profit).
he'd made a lot of money out of hardware
- manage to arrive at (a place) within a specified time or catch (a train or other form of transport).
we've got a lot to do if you're going to make the shuttle
they didn't always make it on time
- prepare to go in a particular direction.
he struggled to his feet and made towards the car
- induce (someone) to have sex with one.
he had been trying to make Cynthia for two years now
- (in bridge, whist, etc.) win (a trick).
- (of the tide) begin to flow or ebb.
Old English macian, of West Germanic origin, from a base meaning ‘fitting’; related to match1.
Information about making
- The plural form of making is: makings.
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Hyphenation of making
mak-ing
- It consists of 2 syllables and 6 chars.
- making is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
making synonyms
Meaning devising:
Meaning qualification:
Meaning the making of articles on a large scale using machinery:
Meaning the making of articles on a large scale using machinery; industrial production:
Meaning a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory:
Meaning the action of building something, typically a large structure:
Meaning a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose:
Meaning the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials, or the process of being so manufactured:
Meaning make or manufacture from components or raw materials:
Meaning the action or process of bringing something into existence:
Meaning bring (something) into existence:
Meaning the work of a fashion model:
Meaning the action or process of manufacturing or inventing something:
Meaning the action of inventing something, typically a process or device:
Meaning bring together parts or combine to create (something):
Meaning the action of forming or process of being formed:
Meaning a shaped strip of wood or other material fitted as a decorative architectural feature, especially in a cornice:
Meaning make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire or furnace and hammering it:
Meaning the nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up:
Meaning the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something:
Meaning a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify them:
Meaning any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish:
Meaning latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness:
Meaning a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen:
Meaning the maximum amount that something can contain:
Meaning the power or ability to do something:
Meaning a thing that is absolutely necessary:
Meaning the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character:
Meaning the point in time or space at which something begins:
Meaning the first principles of (a subject):
Meaning the essential facts or principles of a subject or skill:
Meaning the matter from which a thing is or can be made:
Meaning matter, material, articles, or activities of a specified or indeterminate kind that are being referred to, indicated, or implied:
Meaning build or make (something, typically a building, road, or machine):
Meaning construct (something) by putting parts or material together:
Meaning (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose:
Meaning construct or manufacture (an industrial product), especially from prepared components:
Meaning make into a particular form:
Meaning fashion or shape (a three-dimensional figure or object) in a malleable material such as clay or wax:
Meaning form (an object) out of malleable material:
Meaning give a particular shape or form to:
Meaning make (someone) do something against their will:
Meaning force or oblige (someone) to do something:
Meaning persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats:
Meaning move or cause to move into a position of contact with something by exerting continuous physical force:
Meaning (of a fact or feeling) compel (someone) to act in a particular way, especially one that is considered undesirable or inappropriate:
Meaning attempt to persuade or coerce (someone) into doing something:
Meaning produce or maintain raised pressure artificially in (a gas or its container):
Meaning make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something:
Meaning (of someone in authority) instruct or expect (someone) to do something:
Meaning coerce (someone) into doing something:
Meaning force or bully (someone) to do something:
Meaning drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something:
Meaning compel or force (someone) to follow a particular course of action:
Meaning try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something:
Meaning expressing the future tense:
Meaning (of a government or other authority) forcibly pass (a measure) by restricting debate or otherwise overriding opposition:
Meaning intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words:
Meaning frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants:
Meaning seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable):
Meaning talk to (someone) in a bullying way:
Meaning demand money or another benefit from (someone) in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them:
Meaning rush or coerce (someone) into doing something:
Meaning clear (ground) or destroy (buildings, trees, etc.) with a bulldozer:
Meaning amount to:
Meaning be (a part) of a whole:
Meaning be entitled or appointed to act or speak for (someone), especially in an official capacity:
Meaning be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling):
Meaning buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself:
Meaning get, acquire, or secure (something):
Meaning obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable):
Meaning prepare (a meal):
Meaning become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly:
Meaning fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost:
Meaning be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict):
Meaning obtain (money) in return for labour or services:
Meaning produce or earn (an amount of money) as gross profit or income:
Meaning achieve (a particular price) when sold:
Meaning put into one's pocket:
Meaning earn or gain (an amount of money) as a net profit:
Meaning reach in time and board (a train, bus, or aircraft):
Meaning arrive at; get as far as:
making antonyms
Meaning the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired:
Meaning end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it:
Meaning be deprived of or cease to have or retain (something):
Meaning fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with (something aimed at):
Words that rhyme with making
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