ATTAINING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

reach a point in time, or a certain state or level

Example: The thermometer hit 100 degrees; This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

reach a destination, either real or abstract

Example: We hit Detroit by noon; The water reached the doorstep; We barely made it to the finish line; I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

find unexpectedly

Example: the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb; she struck a goldmine; The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

to gain with effort

Example: she achieved her goal despite setbacks

Synonyms

Come across, Chance upon, Accomplish, Make, Strike

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Attaining

AbstainingAscertainingCampaigningCaningChainingComplainingConstrainingContainingDeigningDetainingDisdainingDrainingEntertainingExplainingFeigningGainingMaintainingObtaining

➡️ Words that Start with AT

Athlete Attack Attracted Atresias Athodyd Athirst Attributes Attentional Attuned Attempers Attributively Attributive

Words that End with NG ⬅️

Deerling Deerstalking Defacing Defalcating Defaming Defang Defaulting Defeating Defecting Defeminising Defeminizing Defending