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The dog began to bark at the gate.
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.
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Bark in a sentence
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The rough bark protected the tree trunk.
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The story used the dog's bark to show that someone was near the house.
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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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MeaningBark means Bark can mean a dog sound or the outside of a tree.
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Synonyms
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woofUse for the sound a dog makes.
tree coveringUse when bark means the outer layer of a tree.
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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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Hint for students
Bark can mean a dog sound or the outside of a tree.
Common mix-up
Bark does not always mean dog sound. In some sentences, it means outside of a tree.
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Write two short sentences that use bark in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The rough bark protected the tree trunk. Clue words: tree, rough, protected. Ask: Which meaning of bark does my sentence show?
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