Creating

/kriˈeɪtɪŋ/

verbBeginner🔥Very CommonAction
2 meanings1 idiom/phrase3 questions

Definitions

2 meanings
1

To make something new, to invent or bring into existence.

/kriˈeɪt/

verbneutralBeginner
Action

To bring something into existence; to produce something new.

The author is currently creating a new novel.

💡 Simply: Imagine you're building with LEGOs. When you put the bricks together to make a spaceship, you're creating something new!

👶 For kids: Making something new, like drawing a picture or building a castle.

More Examples

2

They are creating a website for their business.

3

The artist spent months creating the sculpture.

How It's Used

Art

"Artists are always creating new works."

Business

"The company is creating a new marketing strategy."

Technology

"Engineers are creating innovative solutions."

2

To cause or bring about a specific result or outcome.

/kriˈeɪt/

verbneutralIntermediate
Cause and Effect

To cause something to happen; to be the reason for something.

The manager's actions created a positive work environment.

💡 Simply: Imagine dropping a domino. That action creates a chain reaction, causing all the others to fall!

👶 For kids: To make something happen, like pushing a button that turns on a light.

More Examples

2

The new law created opportunities for entrepreneurs.

3

His decision created chaos.

How It's Used

Social Science

"The new policy created a lot of controversy."

Politics

"The speech created a sense of unity."

Tip:Think of a spark 'creating' a fire.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

Idioms & expressions

create a stir

To cause a lot of excitement or interest.

"The new fashion trend created a stir on social media."

From Middle English createn, from Latin creāre ('to bring forth, produce').

The word 'create' has been used since the 14th century, often referring to divine creation or the act of forming something from nothing.

Memory tip

Think of an artist 'creating' a painting from a blank canvas.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"to make, produce"

create a websitecreate a problemcreate a solutioncreate an accountcreate artcreate a stir

Common misspellings

creatincreteingcreatiing

Usage

60%Spoken
40%Written