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cruising

/ˈkɹuːzɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To sail about, especially for pleasure.

Examples :

"We spent the afternoon cruising around the lake in our boat, enjoying the sunshine. "
nautical sailing entertainment vehicle

Related Words

Illustration passengers

passengers noun

/ˈpæsənd͡ʒəz/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚz/

One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

"Somebody in a team who does not do their fair share of the work."

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estimating verb

/ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɛstəmətɪŋ/

To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

"Estimating the groceries' cost before reaching the checkout helps me stay within my budget. "

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afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration destination

destination noun

/dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of destining or appointing.

"The teacher's destination for the class was to master fractions by the end of the term. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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efficiency noun

/ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/

The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.

"The efficiency of the planning department is deplorable."

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operating verb

/ˈɒpəɹeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪŋ/

To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

"The doctor is operating on the patient's leg. "

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discovering verb

/dɪsˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

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convincingly adverb

/kənˈvɪnsɪŋli/

In a convincing manner.

"She convincingly argued her point, and the teacher changed her grade. "

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leisurely adjective

/ˈlɛʒɜli/ /ˈliʒɚli/

Characterized by leisure; taking plenty of time; unhurried

"As we had a free morning, we went on a leisurely walk around the city."