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Bread
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Simple meaning
What does Bread mean?
Bread is a baked food often used for sandwiches or toast.
Dictionary definition
A food made from flour and water, usually baked.
Example sentences
Bread in a sentence
easy
She made toast with a slice of bread.
medium
The warm bread smelled fresh from the oven.
hard
The recipe explained how yeast helps bread rise before baking.
Synonyms
Words like Bread
loafUse for bread baked in one shaped piece.
baked goodUse for foods made by baking.
Antonyms
Opposite words
drinkA liquid consumed instead of a solid food.
raw doughThe mixture before it becomes baked bread.
Word family
Bread word family
Base word
bread
noun
breads
Different kinds or pieces of bread.
adjective
breaded
Covered with bread crumbs.
noun
breadbox
A container used to store bread.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does bread mean?
Bread is a baked food often made from flour, water, and yeast.
Practice 2
Which word is related to bread?
Toast is bread that has been browned by heat.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses bread correctly?
Bread can be used for toast or sandwiches.
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