Simple meaning
What does Algae mean?
Algae are simple water-living plant-like organisms.
Dictionary definition
Algae means simple plant-like living things that often grow in water.
Example sentences
Algae in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what algae means.
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The reading passage used algae to explain a life science idea clearly.
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During a school project, using algae correctly made our biology description more precise.
Synonyms
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water plantsRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
aquatic growthRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
plant-like microbesRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
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Opposite words
land plantsHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
animalsHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
Word family
Algae word family
Base word
algae
noun
algae
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What does algae mean?
Algae means algae are simple water-living plant-like organisms.
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