Definition

The act of supplying power to a battery or device, or the act of moving into a defender in sports.

Example

The charging of my phone took less time than I expected.

Conversation

I need to remember to do some charging for my phone tonight.

Yeah, mine is almost dead too; it's been a long day.

I hate when I forget about the charging and it dies unexpectedly.

Same here! It always happens right when I need it the most.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To move quickly towards someone or something, often in a forceful or aggressive way.

Example

The bull came charging at the fence, startling everyone nearby.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to find my charger; my phone is almost dead.

Have you checked the living room? I think it was charging there earlier.

Oh, good idea! I’ll go see if it's still charging there.

Root Explanation

Charging → It is formed from "charge" (from Old French *charger*, meaning to load or burden) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles). The word "charging" refers to the act of loading or placing a burden on something, often in the context of energy or responsibility.

Memory Tip

Think of 'loading' or 'burdening' something when you hear 'charging' — it helps you remember that charging means to load energy into a device.

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