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The auto shop fixed the car.
What does Auto mean?
Auto means car or automatic.
Dictionary definition
A car, or something related to cars or automatic action.
Example sentences
Auto in a sentence
medium
The auto lights turned on when the room got dark.
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Auto features can help a machine complete simple steps by itself.
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What can auto mean?
Auto can mean a car, or it can describe something that works automatically.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to auto?
Car is close in meaning to auto in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of auto?
Manual contrasts with auto in this dictionary entry.
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aw · toh · strongest beat: aw
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WordAuto.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningAuto means car or automatic.
ExampleExample: The auto shop fixed the car.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- aw · toh
- Strongest beat
- aw
- Ending
- toh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on aw.
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Synonyms
Words like Auto
Antonyms
Opposite words
manualUse when something is done by hand instead of automatically.
nonautomaticUse when something does not work by itself.
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Word family
Auto word family
Base word
auto
noun
automobile
A car or motor vehicle.
adjective
automatic
Working by itself with little direct control.
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Hint for students
Auto means car or automatic.
Common mix-up
Auto is not the same as manual. Auto means auto means car or automatic.
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Read this model sentence: The auto lights turned on when the room got dark. Clue words: lights, turned, room. Underline clue words that show why auto fits instead of manual. Now write one new sentence that shows auto without using the word auto. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show auto?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The auto lights turned on when the room got dark." Why does auto fit better than manual?
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