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notifying

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /nəˈtaɪfɪŋ/

KK: /nəˈtaɪfɪŋ/

noun
Definition

Notifying refers to the act of informing someone about something, usually by giving them a notice or alert.


Example

The notifying of the team about the changes was done via email.


Conversation
Sloth A
I received a message about the event notifying us of the changes.
Sloth B
Oh, I didn’t see that yet. What are the changes?
Sloth A
They moved it to next week, and we need to RSVP again.
Sloth B
Got it! I’ll check my email and respond right away.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
alerting
informing
advising
Antonyms
ignoring
neglecting
overlooking
Root Explanation

Notifying → It is formed from "notify" (from Latin "notificare", meaning to make known) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles). The word "notifying" means the act of making something known or informing someone.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'notify' which means to make something known, and remember that 'notifying' is the action of doing just that.

Visually Confused Words
nonratifying
mortifying
fortifying
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