calling
pronunciation
How to pronounce calling in British English:
UK [ˈkɔ:lɪŋ]
How to pronounce calling in American English:
US [ˈkɔlɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the particular occupation for which you are trained
Word Origin
- calling (n.)
- "vocation," mid-13c., verbal noun from call (v.). The sense traces to I Cor. vii:20.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Your father is calling your name in the hall .
- 2. Sometimes , people finally decide it 's time to embrace their true calling .
- 3. One ally approves of her choice , calling it pragmatic .
- 4. I think I may have found my second calling .
- 5. Without my calling for help .