conveying: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Academic, Business
Quick answer
What does “conveying” mean?
The action of transporting, carrying, or transmitting something from one place to another, or communicating an idea or feeling.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The action of transporting, carrying, or transmitting something from one place to another, or communicating an idea or feeling.
The process of making an abstract concept, emotion, or piece of information understood by someone else; also refers to the legal act of transferring property title.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No major differences in meaning. In UK English, 'conveying' is strongly associated with the legal profession (conveyancing). In US English, 'transporting' might be used more frequently for physical movement.
Connotations
In British English, has a formal, slightly legalistic tone. In American English, it's versatile across formal and technical contexts.
Frequency
More frequent in UK English due to its use in property law ('conveyancing'). In both varieties, the verb 'convey' is more common than the gerund/noun 'conveying'.
Grammar
How to Use “conveying” in a Sentence
convey [something] to [someone/somewhere]convey [that]-clauseconvey [emotion/idea/impression]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “conveying” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The solicitor is conveying the property to the new owners next week.
- His tone was conveying a profound sense of disappointment.
American English
- The report is key to conveying our findings to the board.
- The artist is skilled at conveying movement in still images.
adjective
British English
- The conveying vehicle broke down on the motorway.
- We need to review the conveying mechanism for the raw materials.
American English
- A conveying belt moves the packages to the sorting area.
- The conveying pipe requires immediate maintenance.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
The manager focused on conveying the new corporate strategy to all regional offices.
Academic
The author excels at conveying complex philosophical concepts with remarkable clarity.
Everyday
She did a great job conveying her excitement about the trip through her animated stories.
Technical
The pipeline system is responsible for conveying crude oil from the extraction site to the refinery.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “conveying”
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “conveying”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “conveying”
- Incorrect preposition: 'conveying someone' instead of 'conveying something TO someone'.
- Using it for simple, informal communication where 'saying' or 'telling' would be more natural.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is commonly used for abstract concepts like ideas, emotions, impressions, and information.
'Conveying' is broader and more formal. It refers to the successful transmission of meaning through various means (words, tone, art, etc.), while 'saying' refers specifically to uttering words.
It is more common in formal, academic, business, and technical contexts. In casual conversation, simpler synonyms like 'carrying', 'sending', or 'telling' are often preferred.
The related noun is 'conveyance', which can mean the action of conveying, a means of transport, or the legal document transferring property.
The action of transporting, carrying, or transmitting something from one place to another, or communicating an idea or feeling.
Conveying is usually formal, academic, business in register.
Conveying: in British English it is pronounced /kənˈveɪ.ɪŋ/, and in American English it is pronounced /kənˈveɪ.ɪŋ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “conveying the wrong impression”
- “to be charged with conveying”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a CONVOY of trucks: they are CONVEYING goods from one city to another.
Conceptual Metaphor
COMMUNICATION IS A CONDUIT (Ideas are objects, language is a container, conveying is sending).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'conveying' used MOST specifically?