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refreshing

verb

Form of refresh , present participle of refresh.

Simple meaning

Become or make oneself fresh again.

Pronunciation

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rihfrehshing

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɹɪfˈɹɛʃɪŋ

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Definition

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verb

  1. present participle of refresh

    Become or make oneself fresh again

  2. present participle of refresh

    Make (to feel) fresh

  3. present participle of refreshcomputingambitransitive

    To reload (a document, especially a webpage) and show any new changes.

  4. present participle of refreshcomputingambitransitive

    To cause (a web browser or similar software) to refresh its display.

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Become or make oneself fresh again

Used this way, refreshing is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

Grammatical variations of the same word.

  • refreshverbBase word

    Refresh one's memory.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • refreshernounPerson or profession

    A fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day.

  • refreshmentnounDerived noun

    Snacks and drinks served as a light meal.

  • refreshinglyadverbDerived adverb

    In a manner that relieves fatigue and restores vitality.

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