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Brick
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BRIK
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Simple meaning
What does Brick mean?
A brick is a hard block used for building.
Dictionary definition
A hard block of baked clay or similar material used for building.
Example sentences
Brick in a sentence
easy
The wall was made of red brick.
medium
Each brick fit neatly into the garden path.
hard
The builder checked every brick to make sure the wall stayed straight.
Synonyms
Words like Brick
blockUse for a solid piece of building material.
building blockUse for a piece used in construction.
Antonyms
Opposite words
holeA gap or empty space, unlike a solid brick.
empty spaceA contrast to a solid building block.
Word family
Brick word family
Base word
brick
noun
bricks
More than one brick.
noun
brickwork
Walls or structures made with bricks.
noun
bricklayer
A person who builds with bricks.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does brick mean?
A brick is a hard block often used to build walls or paths.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to brick in some building contexts?
A brick is a type of building block.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses brick correctly?
Bricks are used to build walls and other structures.
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