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breeding

/ˈbɹiːdɪŋ/noun, adjective2 syllables

Breeding means: helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community.

Synonyms for breeding15

noun, as in helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

bringing up, fostering, fosterage, nurture, raising, rearing, upbringing

noun, as in the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring

reproduction, procreation, facts of life

noun, as in elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

genteelness, gentility

noun, as in the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)

education, training

adjective, as in producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring

fruitful

What does breeding mean?6

noun

1

helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community“they debated whether nature or nurture was more important”

2

the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring

3

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

4

the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)“a woman of breeding and refinement”

5

the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization

adjective

1

producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring“the breeding population”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with breeding?15

three syllables

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Show 40 near rhymes
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Breeding in a sentence

  • Many species of amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, rely on wetlands for breeding.Amastan
  • During the breeding season, male lions will defend their territory and mate with females.Amastan
  • Used napkins can be a breeding ground for bacteria, so handle them with care.Amastan
  • To my knowledge, this chemical will prevent germs from breeding.unknown
  • During the breeding season, male peacocks will display their vibrant feathers to attract mates.Amastan
  • To the best of my knowledge, this chemical will prevent germs from breeding.CM
  • It's a puppy mill, not a proper breeding place.shekitten
  • Many insect species have a short breeding season, sometimes lasting only a few weeks.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of breeding

as a noun

plural
breedings