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The museum displayed an ancient artifact.
What does Artifact mean?
An artifact is an old object that teaches us about history.
Dictionary definition
An object from the past, often kept because it helps us learn about earlier times.
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Artifact in a sentence
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The archaeologist brushed dirt from the artifact.
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An artifact is an object made or used by people in the past.
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What does artifact mean?
The correct answer matches the definition: An artifact is an old object that teaches us about history.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to artifact?
Historical Object is close in meaning to artifact in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of artifact?
Modern Item contrasts with artifact in this dictionary entry.
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WordArtifact.
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MeaningArtifact means An artifact is an old object that teaches us about history.
ExampleExample: The museum displayed an ancient artifact.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ar · tuh · fakt
- Strongest beat
- ar
- Ending
- fakt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ar.
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Synonyms
Words like Artifact
historical objectAn object connected to earlier times.
relicAn older item saved from the past.
Antonyms
Opposite words
modern itemSomething made recently.
new objectAn object that is not from the past.
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Word family
Artifact word family
Base word
artifact
noun
artifact
Base form.
noun
artifacts
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Hint for students
An artifact is an old object that teaches us about history.
Common mix-up
Artifact is not the same as modern item. Artifact means an artifact is an old object that teaches us about history.
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Read this model sentence: The archaeologist brushed dirt from the artifact. Clue words: archaeologist, brushed, dirt. Underline clue words that show why artifact fits instead of modern item. Now write one new sentence that shows artifact without using the word artifact. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show artifact?
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