Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

warming up

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.05 in modern English

Syllables: warm-ing up
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

a regime of gentle exercise undertaken before some strenuous exercise or sport

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of warm up

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

warm-up

Frequently Paired Words

warm-up

Questions

What does warming up mean?: a regime of gentle exercise undertaken before some strenuous exercise or sport

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