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bating

The correct spelling is bating.

How to pronounce bating

verb

IPA: /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/

Say it like: Bat-ing

The correct spelling is bating. To reduce the force of something; to abate. For example: "I could go out and take a walk in the park, but I'd rather stay home and bate all day."

Usage Examples

I could go out and take a walk in the park, but I'd rather stay home and bate all day.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To reduce the force of something; to abate.
  2. 2.To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
  3. 3.(sometimes figurative) To cut off, remove, take away.
  4. 4.To leave out, except, bar.
  5. 5.To waste away.

adjective

  1. 1.Of the moon, when it is waning.

preposition

  1. 1.Apart from; except.

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