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The red balloon floated above the chair.
What does Balloon mean?
A balloon is a light bag filled with air or gas.
Dictionary definition
A thin rubber or plastic bag filled with air or gas, often used for decoration or play.
Example sentences
Balloon in a sentence
medium
We tied a balloon to the birthday table.
hard
The balloon rose higher because the gas inside was lighter than the air around it.
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Practice 1
What does balloon mean?
A balloon is a thin bag filled with air or gas.
Practice 2
Which word is related to balloon?
A balloon can float when filled with air or gas.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses balloon correctly?
A balloon can float near the ceiling when it is filled with gas.
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Balloon
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WordBalloon.
Partnoun.
MeaningBalloon means A balloon is a light bag filled with air or gas.
ExampleExample: The red balloon floated above the chair.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- buh · loon
- Strongest beat
- loon
- Ending
- loon
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on loon.
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Synonyms
Words like Balloon
inflatableUse for something filled with air or gas.
party balloonUse for a balloon used as decoration.
Antonyms
Opposite words
deflated balloonA balloon without enough air or gas.
solid ballA firm round object, not a thin air-filled one.
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Word family
Balloon word family
Base word
balloon
noun
balloons
More than one balloon.
verb
ballooned
Expanded or grew larger in the past.
verb
ballooning
Expanding or growing larger.
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Hint for students
A balloon is a light bag filled with air or gas.
Common mix-up
Do not use balloon just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: A balloon is a light bag filled with air or gas.
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Read this model sentence: We tied a balloon to the birthday table. Clue words: tied, birthday, table. Underline clue words that show why balloon fits instead of deflated balloon. Now write one new sentence that shows balloon without using the word balloon. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show balloon?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We tied a balloon to the birthday table." Why does balloon fit better than deflated balloon?
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