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He rode his bicycle to school.
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
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The bicycle had a bell, a basket, and a bright red frame.
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Wearing a helmet is important when you bicycle on busy streets.
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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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WordBicycle.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningBicycle means A bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle you pedal.
ExampleExample: He rode his bicycle to school.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- by · sih · kul
- Strongest beat
- by
- Ending
- kul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on by.
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Synonyms
Words like Bicycle
Antonyms
Opposite words
carA motor vehicle instead of a pedal-powered vehicle.
walkingTraveling on foot instead of riding.
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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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Hint for students
A bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle you pedal.
Common mix-up
Do not use bicycle as a guess from sound alone. Check the sentence to make sure the meaning fits.
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Read this model sentence: The bicycle had a bell, a basket, and a bright red frame. Clue words: bell, basket, bright. Underline clue words that show why bicycle fits instead of car. Now write one new sentence that shows bicycle without using the word bicycle. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show bicycle?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The bicycle had a bell, a basket, and a bright red frame." Why does bicycle fit better than car?
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