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The school bell rang at noon.
What does Bell mean?
A bell is an object that makes a ringing sound.
Dictionary definition
A hollow object that rings when struck or shaken.
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Bell in a sentence
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A small bell hung above the shop door.
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The old church bell echoed through the town square.
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Practice 1
What does bell mean?
A bell rings when it is struck or shaken.
Practice 2
Which word is related to bell?
A chime can be a bell sound or a bell-like instrument.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for bell?
Silence is the absence of sound, while a bell makes sound.
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MeaningBell means A bell is an object that makes a ringing sound.
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Synonyms
Words like Bell
chimeUse for a bell sound or a bell-like instrument.
ringerUse for a device or part that makes a ringing sound.
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Word family
Bell word family
Base word
bell
noun
bells
More than one bell.
adjective
bell-shaped
Shaped like a bell.
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Hint for students
A bell is an object that makes a ringing sound.
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Read this model sentence: A small bell hung above the shop door. Clue words: small, hung, above. Underline clue words that show why bell fits instead of silence. Now write one new sentence that shows bell without using the word bell. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show bell?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A small bell hung above the shop door." Why does bell fit better than silence?
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