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idle vs idling

idling vs idle

idle and idling both are nouns.

idle is an adjective but idling is not an adjective.

idle is a verb but idling is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
idle Yes Yes Yes No
idling Yes No No No
idle (noun) idling (noun)
the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling having no employment
idle (adjective) idling (adjective)
not in action or at work
silly or trivial
not in active use
lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
not having a job
not yielding a return
without a basis in reason or fact
idle (verb) idling (verb)
run disconnected or idle
be idle; exist in a changeless situation
Difference between idle and idling

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