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Texting helped us share the address quickly.
What does Texting mean?
sending written messages by phone or device.
Dictionary definition
Texting is the act of sending written messages electronically, usually by phone or another device.
Example sentences
Texting in a sentence
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The teacher reminded students that texting should be polite and clear.
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Good digital communication means texting with the right tone, timing, and details.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does texting mean?
Texting means using a device to send written messages.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to texting?
Messaging is close because texting is a type of written digital messaging.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for texting?
Calling is a contrast because it uses spoken voice rather than written messages.
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tekst · ing · strongest beat: tekst
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WordTexting.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningTexting means sending written messages by phone or device.
ExampleExample: Texting helped us share the address quickly.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- tekst · ing
- Strongest beat
- tekst
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tekst.
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Synonyms
Words like Texting
messagingSending written or digital messages.
typing messagesWriting messages on a device.
chattingCommunicating by messages or conversation.
Antonyms
Opposite words
callingSpeaking to someone by phone instead of writing.
silenceNo message or communication.
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Word family
Texting word family
Base word
texting
noun
texting
The act of sending written electronic messages.
noun
text
A written message or written words.
verb
texted
Sent a written electronic message.
noun
texts
More than one written message.
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