attacking
Translation
attacking, offensive
Examples
The attacking team scored a goal.
The attacking team scored a goal.
She has an attacking style of play.
She has an attacking style of play.
Grammar Patterns
an attacking ((noun)) describes a noun that is on the offensive The attacking team scored a goal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aggressive, offensive; Antonyms: defensive, passive
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'attack'. The '-ing' ending turns the verb into an adjective describing an ongoing action or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of the '-ing' as indicating an action in progress. The team that is currently in the act of attacking is the 'attacking' team.