Definition

The act of taking care of or looking after something or someone.

Example

The tending of the garden requires a lot of time and effort.

Conversation

I've been spending a lot of time tending to my garden lately.

That's great! Gardening can be really relaxing.

Yeah, I feel like tending to the plants helps me unwind after a long day.

Absolutely! It's nice to see them grow and flourish.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To take care of or look after something, such as plants, animals, or people.

Example

She is tending to the garden every morning.

Tense Forms

Conversation

What have you been up to lately?

I've been tending to my garden every weekend.

That sounds nice! What do you grow?

Root Explanation

Tending → It is formed from "tend" (from Old English "tendan", meaning to stretch or extend) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles). The word "tending" refers to the act of stretching out or extending care towards something or someone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stretching out' to care for something — 'tend' means to extend care, and '-ing' shows that it's an ongoing action.

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