begging
Translation
begging
Examples
Begging is illegal in some cities.
Begging is illegal in some cities.
He was reduced to begging on the streets.
He was reduced to begging on the streets.
Grammar Patterns
begging An uncountable noun for the act of begging. He makes a living by begging.
Similar Words
Synonyms: panhandling, soliciting
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'to beg', denoting the action of the verb.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending often turns a verb into a noun that represents the action itself.