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Updated June 2026
Present participle of make; the act of creating or producing something. The process of construction or formation.
“She enjoys making pottery in her spare time.”
/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
mak·ing
Present participle -ING ending, has A vowel.
Worth 13 points with K worth 5 points.
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