hosting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈhoʊstɪŋ/
KK: /ˈhoʊstɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of providing a place for someone to stay or an event to take place.
Example
The hosting of the conference was a great success.
Conversation
Are you excited about the hosting duty this weekend?
Definitely! I love having everyone over.
It should be fun, especially with all the games we planned.
Yeah, I can't wait to see how the hosting goes!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sponsorship
organization
management
Antonyms
disorganization
neglect
abandonment
verb
Definition
To provide a place for someone to stay or to organize an event for others.
Example
She is hosting a dinner party at her house this weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: hosted
Past Participle: hosted
Conversation
Are you excited about hosting the party this weekend?
Definitely! I can't wait to see everyone.
Have you thought about what games you'll have while hosting?
Root Explanation
Hosting → It is formed from "host" (from Old French *hoste*, meaning a person who receives or entertains guests) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "hosting" refers to the action of receiving or entertaining guests, or providing a service, especially in the context of websites or events.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'host' as someone who welcomes and entertains guests, and the '-ing' shows that this is the action of doing so. This helps you remember that 'hosting' means the act of receiving or entertaining.
Visually Confused Words
hoisting
posting
mosting
husting
housing
horsing
costing
sting