creating Meaning & Definition
What Does Creating Mean?
As a verb, creating means present participle and gerund of create. As a noun, it means creation.
Creating in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kɹiːˈeɪtɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | generate |
| Antonyms | annihilate and extinguish |
| Plural | creatings |
Creating Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of create
Creating as a Noun
- creation
Verb
- To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)
You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red.
- To cause, to bring (a non-object) about by an action, behavior, or event, to occasion.
A sudden chemical spill on the highway created a chain‐collision which created a record traffic jam.
- To confer or invest with a rank or title of nobility, to appoint, ordain or constitute.
Henry VIII created him a Duke. Last month, the queen created two barons.
- To be or do something creative, imaginative, originative.
Children usually enjoy creating, never mind if it is of any use!
- In theatre, to be the first performer of a role; to originate a character.
- To make a fuss, complain; to shout.
Synonyms of Creating
Creating synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Creating
Creating in a Sentence
You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red.
A sudden chemical spill on the highway created a chain‐collision which created a record traffic jam.
Henry VIII created him a Duke. Last month, the queen created two barons.
Children usually enjoy creating, never mind if it is of any use!
Word Forms & Grammar
creating
creating (plural creatings)
Words That Rhyme With Creating
Creating Pronunciation
Creating is pronounced //kɹiːˈeɪtɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Creating
Is creating a verb or a noun?
Creating is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for creating?
You can replace creating with words such as generate. See the full list of creating synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of creating?
Words opposite in meaning to creating are annihilate and extinguish.
What is the plural of creating?
The plural of creating is creatings.