Meaning & Definition of word "Sending"

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.