/ˈfiːlɪŋ/

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Meaning

Something you feel inside, such as being happy, sad, or afraid.

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Word origin

From Old English felan, meaning to touch or to feel.

Origin
Old English
Root
felan
English cognates
feel

Grammar

Gender
Pluralfeelings

Examples

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"A feeling that" often means an idea you cannot explain.

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"Feelings" are the things a person feels inside.

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"Feeling" can also mean what your body can feel.

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This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 7: feeling, shake, innocent and 7 more words.