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Boomerang
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boomuhrang
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Simple meaning
What does Boomerang mean?
A boomerang is a curved object that can come back when thrown.
Dictionary definition
A curved throwing tool that can return toward the thrower; boomerang can also mean to come back in an unexpected way.
Example sentences
Boomerang in a sentence
easy
The boomerang curved through the air.
medium
His joke seemed to boomerang when everyone laughed at him instead.
hard
The plan began to boomerang after it caused more problems than it solved.
Synonyms
Words like Boomerang
throwing stickUse for the object meaning of boomerang.
come backUse when boomerang means to return unexpectedly.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stay awayUse when something does not return.
one-way throwA throw that does not return.
Word family
Boomerang word family
Base word
boomerang
noun
boomerangs
More than one boomerang.
verb
boomeranged
Came back unexpectedly in the past.
verb
boomeranging
Coming back unexpectedly.
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Practice 1
What does boomerang mean?
A boomerang is a curved throwing tool that can return toward the thrower.
Practice 2
Which word is related to boomerang?
A boomerang is known for returning when thrown correctly.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses boomerang correctly?
This sentence uses boomerang as a curved throwing object that can return.
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