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He wore a brown belt.
What does Belt mean?
A belt is a strip worn around the waist.
Dictionary definition
A strip worn around the waist, often to hold clothing in place.
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The belt kept the costume in place.
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Some machines use a belt to move power from one part to another.
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What does belt mean?
Belt means a strip worn around the waist.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to belt?
Waistband is closest because it connects to this meaning: A belt is a strip worn around the waist.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to belt?
Loose clothing is a useful contrast because belt means: A belt is a strip worn around the waist.
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MeaningBelt means A belt is a strip worn around the waist.
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Synonyms
Words like Belt
waistbandA band around the waist.
strapA strip of material used to hold or fasten something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
loose clothingClothing not held in place.
unfastened strapA strap that is not secured.
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Word family
Belt word family
Base word
belt
noun
belts
More than one belt.
adjective
belted
Wearing or fastened with a belt.
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A belt is a strip worn around the waist, and belt can also mean to fasten or move strongly.
Common mix-up
Do not assume belt always means clothing. The sentence may use it as an action word.
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Read this model sentence: The belt kept the costume in place. Clue words: kept, costume, place. Underline clue words that show why belt fits instead of loose clothing. Now write one new sentence that shows belt without using the word belt. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show belt?
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