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We stared in awe at the huge waterfall.
What does Awe mean?
Awe means a deep feeling of wonder or amazement.
Dictionary definition
A feeling of wonder, respect, or amazement, often caused by something powerful or beautiful.
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Awe in a sentence
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The night sky filled the campers with awe.
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The author used awe to show how small the character felt beside the mountain.
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What does awe mean?
Awe is a strong feeling of wonder, respect, or amazement.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to awe?
Wonder is close in meaning to awe in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of awe?
Boredom contrasts with awe in this dictionary entry.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningAwe means a deep feeling of wonder or amazement.
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Synonyms
Words like Awe
wonderUse for a feeling of amazement or curiosity.
amazementUse for strong surprise or admiration.
Antonyms
Opposite words
boredomUse when something does not interest or amaze.
indifferenceUse when someone does not care or react strongly.
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Awe means a deep feeling of wonder or amazement.
Common mix-up
Awe is not the same as boredom. Awe means awe means a deep feeling of wonder or amazement.
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Read this model sentence: The night sky filled the campers with awe. Clue words: night, sky, filled. Underline clue words that show why awe fits instead of boredom. Now write one new sentence that shows awe without using the word awe. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show awe?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The night sky filled the campers with awe." Why does awe fit better than boredom?
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