journaling
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈdʒɜrnəlɪŋ/
KK: /ˈdʒɜrnəlɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The practice of writing down thoughts, experiences, and feelings in a diary or journal.
Example
She enjoys journaling every evening to reflect on her day.
Conversation
Have you ever tried journaling to clear your mind?
I have! It really helps me process my thoughts.
I think I should start journaling too, it sounds beneficial.
Definitely! You'll be surprised at how much it helps.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
diary
log
record
Antonyms
neglect
forgetting
erasure
verb
Definition
The act of writing down thoughts, experiences, or reflections in a journal regularly.
Example
She enjoys journaling every evening to reflect on her day.
Tense Forms
Past: journaled
Past Participle: journaled
Conversation
Have you ever tried journaling to clear your mind?
Yeah, I started it last month and it's been really helpful.
I think I should give journaling a shot too, it sounds interesting.
Root Explanation
Journaling is derived from "journal" (from Old French *journal*, meaning daily) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word refers to the act of writing daily entries or records in a journal.
Memory Tip
Think of 'journal' meaning daily, and the '-ing' shows it's the action of writing daily entries.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.