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fuelling

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈfjuːəlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈfjulɪŋ/

noun
Definition

The act or process of providing fuel to something, such as a vehicle or machine, to make it operate.


Example

The fuelling of the car took only a few minutes at the gas station.


Conversation
Sloth A
I read that fuelling our bodies properly can improve our mood.
Sloth B
Absolutely! Eating healthy really makes a difference.
Sloth A
Right? It's interesting how much fuelling affects our energy levels.
Sloth B
For sure! I always feel better when I eat well.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
feeding
supplying
energizing
Antonyms
depleting
emptying
starving
verb
Definition

To provide energy or power to something, often by adding a substance like gas or oil.


Example

The team is fuelling the car before the race.


Tense Forms

Past: fuelled

Past Participle: fuelled


Conversation
Sloth A
I think we should consider fuelling our plans with more excitement.
Sloth B
Definitely! Adding some fun elements could make it more enjoyable.
Sloth A
Right? I believe that fuelling our creativity will lead to great ideas.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Fuelling is derived from "fuel" (from Old French *fueil*, meaning material that produces heat or energy) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "fuelling" refers to the process of providing fuel to something, typically to generate energy or heat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fuel' as the material that provides energy, and '-ing' indicates the action of doing something. So, fuelling means the action of providing energy.

Visually Confused Words
fulling
felling
ulling
untelling
unselling
refueling
furzeling
fullering
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
powering
energizing
supplying
Antonyms
depleting
draining
starving