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The band played a cheerful song.
What does Band mean?
Band can mean a music group or a strip around something.
Dictionary definition
A group of musicians, or a strip or ring that holds or surrounds something.
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A rubber band held the cards together.
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The marching band practiced rhythm, timing, and teamwork before the parade.
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What does band mean?
Band means a music group or a strip around something.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to band?
Music group is closest because it connects to this meaning: Band can mean a music group or a strip around something.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to band?
Soloist is a useful contrast because band means: Band can mean a music group or a strip around something.
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Synonyms
Words like Band
music groupA group that plays music together.
stripA narrow piece that wraps or holds something.
Antonyms
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soloistOne performer rather than a group.
loose pieceSomething not held by a band.
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Word family
Band word family
Base word
band
noun
bands
More than one band.
adjective
banded
Marked or held with bands.
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Band can mean a music group or a strip that wraps around something.
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