English adjective: tending | |||
1. | tending (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward | ||
Samples | He is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant. I am not minded to answer any questions. | ||
Synonyms | apt, disposed, given, minded | ||
Similar | inclined | ||
Antonyms | disinclined | ||
English noun: tending | |||
1. | tending (act) the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something | ||
Samples | No medical care was required. The old car needs constant attention. | ||
Synonyms | aid, attention, care | ||
Broader (hypernym) | work | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | baby sitting, babysitting, dental care, faith cure, faith healing, first aid, hair care, haircare, hairdressing, health care, healthcare, incubation, intervention, livery, manicure, maternalism, nourishment, nursing, nurturance, pedicure, personal care, pet sitting, skin care, skincare, tender loving care, TLC, treatment, tree surgery | ||