Meaning & Definition of word "Sending"

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    Sending

    /ˈsɛndɪŋ/

    verb:

    • 1. The action of causing someone or something to go or be taken to a particular destination.
      • Example: I am sending a letter to my friend in Canada.
    • 2. To cause a message or information to be communicated to someone.
      • Example: She is sending an email to her professor about the assignment.
    • 3. To dispatch or transfer for a specific purpose.
      • Example: They are sending supplies to the disaster area.
    • 4. To make a physical object, such as a package, go from one place to another.
      • Example: He is sending a gift to his sister for her birthday.
    • 5. To produce a signal or transmission.
      • Example: The satellite is sending data back to Earth.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Old English 'sendan', meaning to cause to go.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sending vibes:

    Conveying a positive feeling or energy towards someone.

    sending someone packing:

    To send someone away, often dismissively.

    sending up:

    To make fun of or parody someone or something.

    Related Words

    send:

    To cause to go or be taken to a particular destination.

    shipment:

    The action of sending goods or cargo.

    delivery:

    The act of bringing goods to a recipient.

    Slang Meanings of sending

    Meaning: Sending it

    Example Sentence: He is really sending it when he skates down that hill.

    Meaning: Sending shots

    Example Sentence: They were sending shots at each other in their posts.