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Filing
Sounds like
fyling
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Simple meaning
What does Filing mean?
Organizing, submitting, or smoothing.
Dictionary definition
The act of organizing, submitting, or smoothing with a file; also small particles removed by filing.
Example sentences
Filing in a sentence
easy
Filing the papers took an hour.
medium
Metal filing left tiny shavings.
hard
Filing can refer to office records, legal submission, or smoothing material with a tool.
Synonyms
Words like Filing
organizingPutting things in order.
fileRelated word that supports the meaning of filing.
Antonyms
Opposite words
scatteringThrowing or spreading things loosely.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to filing, depending on context.
Word family
Filing word family
Base word
filing
noun
filings
More than one filing.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does filing mean?
Filing means organizing, submitting, or smoothing.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to filing?
Organizing is close in meaning to filing in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of filing?
Scattering contrasts with filing.
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