seesawing

/ˈsiːsɔːɪŋ/ /ˈsiːsɔːɪn/

Meanings

verb

To use a seesaw.

Examples :

"The children were seesawing on the playground. "

verb

(by extension) To fluctuate.

Examples :

"Her mood was seesawing between happiness and sadness after receiving the mixed news. "

tendency action situation business economy

verb

To cause to move backward and forward in seesaw fashion.

Examples :

"The toddler was seesawing his stuffed animal back and forth on the edge of the table. "

action physics

noun

A rising and falling, like that of a seesaw.

Examples :

"economic seesawings"

action sport tendency entertainment

Related Words

happiness noun

/ˈhæpinəs/

The emotion of being happy; joy.

"Seeing her children laugh brought her a great happiness. "

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

sadness noun

/ˈsædnəs/

The state or emotion of being sad.

"The sadness she felt after failing the test was understandable. "

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

fluctuate verb

/ˈflʌktʃueɪt/ /ˈflʌktʃuˌeɪt/

To vary irregularly; to swing.

"The temperature fluctuated throughout the day, going from 70 degrees to 80 degrees and back down again. "

backward noun

/ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/

The state behind or past.

"Looking backward, I realize I should have studied more for the test. "

fashion noun

/ˈfæʃən/

A current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons.

"The latest fashion in school uniforms is bright, neon colors, even though many parents think they are impractical. "

economic adjective

/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/

Pertaining to an economy.

"The economic situation in the city has affected many families' ability to afford groceries. "

forward noun

/ˈfoːwəd/ /foːd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

"The forward tackled the ball carrier, trying to win possession for his team. "