describing (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
Definition
Representing something using words, often by giving details about its appearance, nature, or qualities.
Examples
She is describing her new car as red with a sunroof.
The witness was describing the suspect's unusual hat.
He spent an hour describing his dream vacation to Italy.
How to Use describing
- describe something as (prepositional phrase)
- To characterize or classify something in a particular way. — "He described the movie as 'boring but visually stunning'."
- describe how (collocation)
- To explain the manner or way in which something happens. — "She described how she managed to escape the fire."
- describe what (collocation)
- To explain the nature or identity of something. — "The report described what happened during the accident."
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