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Bicycle
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Simple meaning
What does Bicycle mean?
A bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle you pedal.
Dictionary definition
A two-wheeled vehicle moved by pedals; to bicycle means to ride one.
Example sentences
Bicycle in a sentence
easy
He rode his bicycle to school.
medium
The bicycle had a bell, a basket, and a bright red frame.
hard
Wearing a helmet is important when you bicycle on busy streets.
Synonyms
Words like Bicycle
Antonyms
Opposite words
carA motor vehicle instead of a pedal-powered vehicle.
walkingTraveling on foot instead of riding.
Word family
Bicycle word family
Base word
bicycle
noun
bicycles
More than one bicycle.
verb
bicycled
Rode a bicycle in the past.
noun
bicycling
The activity of riding a bicycle.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does bicycle mean?
A bicycle is a vehicle with two wheels that a rider moves by pedaling.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to bicycle?
Bike is a common shorter word for bicycle.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses bicycle correctly?
A bicycle has tires that may need air.
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