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Bark
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Simple meaning
What does Bark mean?
Bark can mean a dog sound or the outside of a tree.
Dictionary definition
The short loud sound a dog makes; bark can also mean the outer covering of a tree.
Example sentences
Bark in a sentence
easy
The dog began to bark at the gate.
medium
The rough bark protected the tree trunk.
hard
The story used the dog's bark to show that someone was near the house.
Synonyms
Words like Bark
woofUse for the sound a dog makes.
tree coveringUse when bark means the outer layer of a tree.
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceUse as a contrast to a barking sound.
quietUse when there is little or no noise.
Word family
Bark word family
Base word
bark
verb
barks
Makes a short loud dog sound.
verb
barked
Made a barking sound in the past.
verb
barking
Making a barking sound.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What can bark mean?
Bark can mean the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to bark when talking about a dog?
Woof is a common word for a dog’s bark.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses bark correctly?
This sentence uses bark as a dog sound.
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