recalling Meaning & Definition
/ɹɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
What Does Recalling Mean?
As a verb, recalling means present participle and gerund of recall. It can also mean present participle and gerund of recal. As a noun, it means The act by which something is recalled.
Recalling: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹɪˈkɔːlɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | withcall |
| Plural | recallings |
Recalling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of recall
- present participle and gerund of recal
Recalling as a Noun
- The act by which something is recalled.
Verb
- To withdraw, retract (one's words etc.); to revoke (an order).
- To call back, bring back or summon (someone) to a specific place, station etc.
He was recalled to service after his retirement.
- To bring back (someone) to or from a particular mental or physical state, activity etc.
- To call back (a situation, event etc.) to one's mind; to remember, recollect.
- To call again, to call another time.
- To request or order the return of (a faulty product).
Synonyms of Recalling
Recalling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Recalling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Recalling in a Sentence
He was recalled to service after his retirement.
Word Forms & Grammar
recalling
recalling (countable and uncountable, plural recallings)
Words That Rhyme With Recalling
Recalling Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of recalling is //ɹɪˈkɔːlɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Recalling
Is recalling a verb or a noun?
Recalling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for recalling?
You can replace recalling with words such as withcall. See the full list of recalling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of recalling?
The plural of recalling is recallings.