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The bald man wore a warm hat.
What does Bald mean?
Bald means having little or no hair.
Dictionary definition
Having little or no hair on the head, or having no covering.
Example sentences
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The baby bird looked almost bald before its feathers grew.
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The hill looked bald after the fire removed the trees and grass.
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What does bald mean?
Bald usually means having little or no hair on the head.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to bald?
Hairless means without hair, which is close to bald.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of bald?
Hairy means having a lot of hair, which contrasts with bald.
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MeaningBald means having little or no hair.
ExampleExample: The bald man wore a warm hat.
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Synonyms
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hairyUse when something has a lot of hair.
coveredUse when something has a covering.
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Word family
Bald word family
Base word
bald
adjective
balder
More bald.
adjective
baldest
Most bald.
noun
baldness
The state of being bald.
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Bald means having little or no hair.
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Do not use bald just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: Bald means having little or no hair.
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Read this model sentence: The baby bird looked almost bald before its feathers grew. Clue words: baby, bird, looked. Underline clue words that show why bald fits instead of hairy. Now write one new sentence that shows bald without using the word bald. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show bald?
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