WordHive Learning Dictionary

Badge

noun

A badge shows who someone is or what they earned.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Badge mean?

A badge shows who someone is or what they earned.

Dictionary definition

A small sign, pin, or mark that shows a role, achievement, or membership.

Example sentences

Badge in a sentence

easy

The scout earned a badge for helping others.

medium

The security guard wore a badge on his shirt.

hard

The digital badge showed that Mia completed the reading challenge.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Badge

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does badge mean?

Practice 2

Which word can be close in meaning to badge?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses badge correctly?

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Badge

Voice settings
Sounds like

BAJ

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Badge

pinUse for a small badge worn on clothing.
emblemUse for a symbol that represents a group or achievement.
Antonyms

Opposite words

plain shirtA shirt without a badge or mark.
unmarked itemSomething without an identifying sign.
Synonym practice

Want to practice badge synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The badge on his shirt showed his name," then compare close word choices. Practice badge synonyms.

Word family

Badge word family

Base word

badge

noun

badges

More than one badge.

adjective

badged

Marked or identified with a badge.

Related words
Student support

Understand Badge

Hint for students

A badge shows who someone is or what they earned.

Common mix-up

Do not use badge just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: A badge shows who someone is or what they earned.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The security guard wore a badge on his shirt. Clue words: shirt, security, guard. Underline clue words that show why badge fits instead of plain shirt. Now write one new sentence that shows badge without using the word badge. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show badge?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The security guard wore a badge on his shirt." Why does badge fit better than plain shirt?