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Sending

🇬🇧 UK //ˈsɛndɪŋ// 🇺🇸 US //ˈsɛndɪŋ//

Meaning of Sending

The act of causing something to go from one place to another.

In simple words: To cause something to go to a place, usually by mail or electronically.

Sending in a sentence

• I am sending the package tomorrow.
• She enjoys sending postcards from her travels.
• He is sending an email to his boss.
• They are sending a delegation to the conference.
• I couldn't believe he was sending me a text at midnight.

How to use Sending

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate for emails, messages, and deliveries, but avoid in highly formal documents without context.

Grammar pattern

send + object + to + recipient

Memory hint

Think of a plane 'sending' mail to distant lands.

Related words

Collocations with Sending

• sending messages
• sending files
• sending emails
• sending love
• sending signals

Synonyms for Sending

• dispatch
• transmit
• forward
• deliver
• mail

Opposites of Sending

• receiving

Common mistakes with Sending

• Confused with 'sending to' vs 'sending for'.
• Using 'send' instead of 'sending' in continuous tenses.
• Incorrectly using the past form instead of present continuous.

Frequently asked questions about Sending

What does Sending mean?

To cause something to go to a place, usually by mail or electronically.

What is the definition of Sending?

The act of causing something to go from one place to another.

How do you use Sending in a sentence?

I am sending the package tomorrow.

Can you give another example of Sending?

She enjoys sending postcards from her travels.

What are synonyms for Sending?

Common alternatives include dispatch, transmit, forward, deliver, mail.

What is the opposite of Sending?

Opposite meanings include receiving.

What words go with Sending?

It commonly pairs with sending messages, sending files, sending emails, sending love, sending signals.

What are common mistakes when using Sending?

Confused with 'sending to' vs 'sending for'. Using 'send' instead of 'sending' in continuous tenses. Incorrectly using the past form instead of present continuous.

How do you pronounce Sending?

US: //ˈsɛndɪŋ//, UK: //ˈsɛndɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sending?

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate for emails, messages, and deliveries, but avoid in highly formal documents without context.