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The sticker will adhere to the notebook.
What does Adhere mean?
Adhere means to stick to or follow something.
Dictionary definition
To stick to something or follow a rule, belief, or plan.
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Adhere in a sentence
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Players must adhere to the safety rules.
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A strong team can adhere to a plan while still adapting when needed.
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Practice 1
What does adhere mean?
Adhere means to stick to something physically or to follow a rule, belief, or plan.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to adhere?
Stick is close in meaning to adhere in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of adhere?
Detach contrasts with adhere in this dictionary entry.
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WordAdhere.
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MeaningAdhere means to stick to or follow something.
ExampleExample: The sticker will adhere to the notebook.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ad · heer
- Strongest beat
- heer
- Ending
- heer
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on heer.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
detachUse when something comes unstuck or separates.
disobeyUse when someone does not follow a rule.
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Word family
Adhere word family
Base word
adhere
verb
adhered
Stuck to or followed in the past.
noun
adherence
The act of sticking to or following something.
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Adhere means to stick to or follow something.
Common mix-up
Adhere is not the same as detach. Adhere means adhere means to stick to or follow something.
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Read this model sentence: Players must adhere to the safety rules. Clue words: players, must, safety. Underline clue words that show why adhere fits instead of detach. Now write one new sentence that shows adhere without using the word adhere. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show adhere?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Players must adhere to the safety rules." Why does adhere fit better than detach?
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