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The story showed an angel helping a lost child.
What does Angel mean?
An angel is often described as a kind spiritual helper.
Dictionary definition
A spiritual being often shown as kind, good, and helpful.
Example sentences
Angel in a sentence
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In the painting, the angel had bright wings.
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The author used the image of an angel to suggest kindness and protection.
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Practice 1
What is an angel often described as?
An angel is often described in stories and art as a kind, good, or helpful spiritual being.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to angel?
Helper is close in meaning to angel in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of angel?
Villain contrasts with angel in this dictionary entry.
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Angel
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ayn · jul · strongest beat: ayn
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WordAngel.
Partnoun.
MeaningAngel means An angel is often described as a kind spiritual helper.
ExampleExample: The story showed an angel helping a lost child.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ayn · jul
- Strongest beat
- ayn
- Ending
- jul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ayn.
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Synonyms
Words like Angel
helperUse when focusing on kindness or support.
guardianUse for someone or something that protects.
Antonyms
Opposite words
villainUse for a character who does harmful things in a story.
enemyUse for someone who opposes or harms another.
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Word family
Angel word family
Base word
angel
noun
angels
More than one angel.
adjective
angelic
Very gentle, good, or like an angel.
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An angel is often described as a kind spiritual helper.
Common mix-up
Angel is not the same as villain. Angel means an angel is often described as a kind spiritual helper.
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Read this model sentence: In the painting, the angel had bright wings. Clue words: painting, bright, wings. Underline clue words that show why angel fits instead of villain. Now write one new sentence that shows angel without using the word angel. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show angel?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In the painting, the angel had bright wings." Why does angel fit better than villain?
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