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farming

The correct spelling is farming.

How to pronounce farming

/ˈfɑːmɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈfɑːmɪŋ/

Say it like: Far-min-g

The correct spelling is farming. To work on a farm, especially in the growing and harvesting of crops. For example: "to farm the taxes"

Usage Examples

to farm the taxes

Farm out the stable and pigsty.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To work on a farm, especially in the growing and harvesting of crops.
  2. 2.To devote (land) to farming.
  3. 3.To grow (a particular crop).
  4. 4.To give up to another, as an estate, a business, the revenue, etc., on condition of receiving in return a percentage of what it yields; to farm out.
  5. 5.To lease or let for an equivalent, e.g. land for a rent; to yield the use of to proceeds.

noun

  1. 1.The business of cultivating land, raising stocks etc.
  2. 2.A farming operation; a farm, or instance of farming on a piece of land.

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to the agricultural business.
  2. 2.Raising livestock or fish.

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