performing
noun
Simple meaning
Acting, singing, dancing or playing music in front of an audience.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The performance of a part or role in a drama
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “The children are performing a play for their parents at school.”noun
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Inflected forms
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Carry out or perform an action.
Word family
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An entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience.
A dramatic or musical entertainment.
Compound terms
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An entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience.
Arts or skills that require public performance.
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