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causing

noun

Simple meaning

Causing something to happen.

Pronunciation

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ˈkɑzɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The act of causing something to happen

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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Inflected forms

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  • causeverbBase word

    Give rise to.

Word family

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  • causationnounDerived noun

    The act of causing something to happen.

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