Tending (Noun)

Meaning

The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The nurse was responsible for the tending of the patient's wounds.
• The tending of the garden required a lot of time and effort.
• Regular tending of the equipment helped prevent breakdowns.
• The hospital provided tending for the elderly and disabled.
• The tending of her sick child kept her up all night.

Synonyms

• Attention
• Care
• Aid

Hypernyms

• Work

Hyponyms

• Personal Care
• Hairdressing
• Dental Care
• Pedicure
• Haircare
• First Aid
• Tender Loving Care
• Maternalism
• Skincare
• Healthcare
• Treatment
• TLC
• Baby Sitting
• Babysitting
• Incubation
• Nursing
• Faith Cure
• Manicure
• Skin Care
• Health Care
• Pet Sitting
• Nurturance
• Tree Surgery
• Hair Care
• Livery
• Nourishment
• Intervention
• Faith Healing

Related Words

• Tend (verb)