prodding
Meanings
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Verb
To poke or prod with a stick or other pointed object.
- "He prodded the fire to keep it burning."
- "The farmer used a pitchfork to prod the cattle."
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Verb
To urge or encourage someone to take action.
- "The sales manager prodded her team to make more sales."
- "My friend prodded me to apply for the job."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with proddingmodding , podding , nodding
Variants
List of all variants of prodding that leads to same resultprod , prodded , prodder , prodders , prodding , prods
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).prods, prodding verb, prodded past participle
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to goad or prick' with a sharp instrument.
Trivia
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Prodding is a verb that comes from the Old English word 'prodan', which means 'to prick'.
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The term 'prodding' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.
Related Concepts
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Goading: The act of provoking or encouraging someone to take action, often with the intention of provoking a reaction.
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Encouragement: The act of providing support, motivation, or confidence to someone to help them achieve their goals.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'prodding' has been used metaphorically to describe encouraging or goading someone to take action. In art, there is a painting titled 'The Prodding' by Paul Cezanne.
How to Memorize "prodding"
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visualize
- Visualize the action of poking or goading someone with a stick or other pointed object.
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associate
- Associate the word 'prodding' with the idea of goading or encouraging someone to take action.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Prodding: Poke, Rhyme, and Goad' to remember the definition.
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