adj, noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of one who practises.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of practise form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Engaged in the practice of some activity or profession. not-comparable
2. 2
   Relating to the practice of law by a legal practitioner; specifically, relating to a legal practitioner's status of being currently certified to practise law. not-comparable

   "You really should seek advice from a practising solicitor."

Synonyms

All synonyms

dodrilldrillexercisepracticepractice

Example

More examples

"After you've had some tea, carry on practising."

Etymology

From practise + -ing (suffix forming gerund nouns, and present participles of verbs).

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