Definition

The action of moving text or images on a screen up or down, usually with a mouse or finger.

Example

Scrolling through social media can take a lot of time.

Conversation

Have you seen how much scrolling we do on our phones nowadays?

It's crazy! I can spend hours just scrolling through social media.

I know, right? Sometimes I forget what I was even looking for.

Exactly! It's like a never-ending cycle of scrolling!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The action of moving text or images up or down on a screen using a mouse, touchpad, or touchscreen.

Example

I was scrolling through my social media feed for hours.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you been scrolling through social media again?

Yeah, I can’t help it! There’s always something new to see.

I know what you mean; I just spent an hour scrolling on my phone.

Root Explanation

Scrolling → It is formed from "scroll" (from Old French *escroule*, meaning a roll or scroll of parchment) and "-ing" (a suffix indicating the action or process of). The word "scrolling" refers to the action of moving through content on a screen or document, akin to rolling through a scroll.

Memory Tip

Imagine rolling through a scroll of parchment to see the content — that's how scrolling works, as it involves the action of moving through information.

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