acompanying

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Term: Acompanying

Description:

Acompanying is an adjective that refers to something that goes along with or accompanies another thing. It indicates something that is supplementary, accompanying, or related.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As an adjective, acompanying means going along with or accompanying something or someone, typically as an addition or supplement.

Example sentence: The pianist played some acompanying music during the dance performance.

Sense 2:

Acompanying can also be used as a verb form, which is the present participle of the verb "accompany".

Example sentence: She is acompanying him on the violin during the concert tonight.

Sense 3:

Acompanying can be used as a gerund, an -ing form that functions as a noun, representing the act of accompanying.

Example sentence: His acompanying of the choir enhanced the overall quality of the singing at the church service.