noun
Meaning 1
An act of conquest.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
conquering
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verb
Meaning 2
present participle and gerund of conquer
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
Meaning 3
the act of conquering
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: conquest, subjection, subjugation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: capture, gaining control, seizure
Narrower terms: Norman Conquest
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English conquer Middle English -ynge English -ing English conquering From conquer + -ing.
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