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roving

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Moving about; having no fixed or permanent abode.

Pronunciation

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rohving

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɹoʊvɪŋ

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Moving about; having no fixed or permanent abode; travelling from place to place.

  2. Of the eyes or gaze, inspecting all over; not staying fixed on one subject.

noun

  1. The process of giving the first twist to yarn.

  2. A long and narrow bundle of fibre, usually used to spin woollen yarn or in felting.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Moving about; having no fixed or permanent abode; travelling from place to place.

Used this way, roving 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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Synonyms

Sense: moving about

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