dreading Meaning & Definition
/ˈdɹɛdɪŋ/
What Does Dreading Mean?
Dreading is a verb that means present participle and gerund of dread.
Word Facts for Dreading
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdɹɛdɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Dreading Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of dread
Verb
- To fear greatly.
- To anticipate with fear.
I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life.
- To be in dread, or great fear.
- To style (the hair) into dreadlocks.
Synonyms of Dreading
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Dreading synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dreading
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Dreading in a Sentence
I'm dreading getting the results of the test, as it could decide my whole life.
Word Forms & Grammar
dreading
Words That Rhyme With Dreading
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Dreading Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of dreading is //ˈdɹɛdɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.