Reffering vs. Referring: Decoding the Right Spelling

Edited by Hifza Nasir || By Dua Fatima || Published on March 3, 2024

Which is correct: Reffering or Referring

How to spell Referring?

Reffering is Incorrect

Referring is Correct

How to remember correct spelling of Referring?

Practice by writing the word repeatedly to commit the correct spelling to memory.

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Think of the word "reference," which starts the same way as "referring."

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Use mnemonic devices, like "Two 'r's are always better when referring."

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Read books and articles where the word "referring" is commonly used to familiarize yourself with its correct spelling.

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Remember that "refer" has one 'r' in the middle, so when adding “-ing”, you double the 'r'.

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How to use Referring correctly in a sentence?

Incorrect: The doctor was reffering him to a specialist.

Correct: The doctor was referring him to a specialist.

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Dua Fatima

Mar 03, 2024

Incorrect: I was reffering to the book on the top shelf.

Correct: I was referring to the book on the top shelf.

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Dua Fatima

Mar 03, 2024

Incorrect: Were you reffering to me when you mentioned expertise?

Correct: Were you referring to me when you mentioned expertise?

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Dua Fatima

Mar 03, 2024

Incorrect: What were you reffering to in your last comment?

Correct: What were you referring to in your last comment?

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Shumaila Saeed

Mar 03, 2024

Incorrect: She didn't understand what he was reffering to.

Correct: She didn't understand what he was referring to.

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Dua Fatima

Mar 03, 2024

Referring Definitions

Mentioning or alluding to.

He kept referring to an event in the past, but never specified what it was.

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Directing attention to someone or something.

I was referring to the last chapter when I mentioned the twist.

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Sending or directing someone to another place or person for information, help, or action.

The general practitioner is referring her to a cardiologist.

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Consulting a source of information.

I keep referring back to the instruction manual but can't find the solution.

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Relating to or concerning.

The rules referring to the game are clear and straightforward.

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Dua Fatima

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Referring Example Sentences

Are you referring to the movie we watched last week?

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

I'm not sure what he was referring to.

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Hifza Nasir

Oct 23, 2023

I was referring to the blue one, not the red one.

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

Mom is referring me to a new dentist in town.

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

The teacher was referring to the rule on page five.

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

If you're referring to the candy, it's all gone.

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Hifza Nasir

Oct 23, 2023

She keeps referring back to her notes.

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

When referring to the main character, use his name.

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

Were you referring to this toy or the other one?

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

I was referring to our meeting tomorrow.

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Hifza Nasir

Oct 23, 2023

He's referring to the time we went camping.

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

The legend keeps referring to a hidden treasure.

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Hifza Nasir

Oct 23, 2023

I think she's referring to the incident at the park.

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

The scientist keeps referring to her research.

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

What chapter are you referring to?

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Hifza Nasir

Oct 23, 2023

Referring Phrases

Referring to the compass

Looking for direction or guidance.

Lost in the forest, they kept referring to the compass.

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Referring to one's roots

Delving into one's origin or background.

She spent the summer referring to her roots by visiting her ancestral village.

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Referring to the rulebook

Going back to the basic rules or guidelines.

When unsure, she always ends up referring to the rulebook.

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Referring to the golden days

Reminiscing about the best times.

He often found himself referring to the golden days of his career.

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Referring to old tales

Bringing up past stories or memories.

My grandfather loves referring to old tales from his youth.

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Referring to past laurels

Talking about past achievements.

The team shouldn't keep referring to past laurels; we need to focus on the future.

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Referring to the echoes

Talking about things that are repeatedly coming back.

The topic of their breakup is like referring to the echoes; it keeps coming up.

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Shumaila Saeed

Oct 23, 2023

Referring to uncharted waters

Discussing unfamiliar or risky territory.

By bringing up that issue, we're referring to uncharted waters.

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

Referring to the heart

Speaking about one's true feelings or intentions.

When I talk about home, I'm referring to the heart.

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Hifza Nasir

Oct 23, 2023

Referring to hidden chapters

Delving into secrets or undisclosed events.

The detective was referring to hidden chapters in his investigation.

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

Referring to the same page

Discussing a common topic or understanding.

We need to ensure we're referring to the same page before the meeting.

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Shumaila Saeed

Oct 23, 2023

Referring to silent whispers

Talking about underlying or unspoken issues.

The couple needs to address what they're referring to silent whispers about.

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Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

Referring to the crossroads

Discussing a crucial decision-making point.

By mentioning his career change, he was referring to the crossroads in his life.

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Referring to the melody

Talking about the main theme or dominant aspect.

When discussing their strategy, they kept referring to the melody of their plan.

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Referring to the storm's eye

Discussing the most tumultuous or challenging part.

He was referring to the storm's eye when he spoke about his hardships.

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Referring to open books

Discussing something transparent or straightforward.

Her intentions are clear; she's always referring to open books.

Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

Referring to the dawn

Alluding to the beginning or the inception of something.

By discussing their first meeting, they were referring to the dawn of their relationship.

Dua Fatima

Oct 23, 2023

Referring to the sunset tales

Indicating the end or culmination of an era.

The closing ceremony was like referring to the sunset tales of the event.

Shumaila Saeed

Oct 23, 2023

Referring to painted skies

Mentioning dreams or aspirations.

Her poems are often referring to painted skies, full of hope.

Shumaila Saeed

Oct 23, 2023

Referring to the moon's pull

Discussing a strong, irresistible attraction or influence.

Their bond is so strong; it's like referring to the moon's pull.

Hifza Nasir

Oct 23, 2023

Repeatedly Asked Queries

Why do some people misspell "referring" as "reffering"?

Common misspellings often arise from phonetic interpretations or misunderstandings of the rule about doubling consonants.

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Is "referring" related to "reference"?

Yes, both words share the same root. While "referring" is an action, "reference" denotes a mention or citation of a source.

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What is the origin of the word "referring"?

"Referring" is derived from the Latin word "referre," which means "to carry back."

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How do I use "referring" in a sentence?

"Referring" is used to indicate the act of mentioning or directing attention to someone or something, as in "I was referring to the notes from our last meeting."

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Dua Fatima

Mar 03, 2024

What's the difference between "refer" and "referring"?

"Refer" is the base form of the verb, while "referring" is its present participle form, used for continuous tenses or as a gerund.

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Shumaila Saeed

Mar 03, 2024

Can "referring" be used as a noun?

Yes, when used as a gerund, "referring" can act as a noun, as in "Referring to the guidelines is essential."

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Does "referring" have synonyms?

Yes, some synonyms for "referring" include "mentioning," "alluding to," and "pointing out."

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Are there other words with similar tricky spellings like "referring"?

Yes, English has many words where double consonants can be confusing, like "beginning," "occurred," and "committed."

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