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My birthday is in June.
What does Birthday mean?
A birthday is the yearly day someone was born.
Dictionary definition
The day each year that marks when someone was born.
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Birthday in a sentence
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We made a card for Grandma’s birthday.
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A birthday can be a time to celebrate growth, memories, and family traditions.
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What does birthday mean?
Birthday means the yearly day someone was born.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to birthday?
Birth date is closest because it connects to this meaning: A birthday is the yearly day someone was born.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to birthday?
Ordinary day is a useful contrast because birthday means: A birthday is the yearly day someone was born.
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berth · day · strongest beat: berth
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WordBirthday.
Partnoun.
MeaningBirthday means A birthday is the yearly day someone was born.
ExampleExample: My birthday is in June.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- berth · day
- Strongest beat
- berth
- Ending
- day
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on berth.
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Synonyms
Words like Birthday
birth dateThe date someone was born.
special dayAn important day for someone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ordinary dayA day with no special event.
anniversary of deathA different yearly date marking someone’s death.
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Birthday word family
Base word
birthday
noun
birthdays
More than one birthday.
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