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The screen brightness was too high.
What does Brightness mean?
Brightness means how light or vivid something is.
Dictionary definition
The quality of giving or reflecting light, or being vivid and clear.
Example sentences
Brightness in a sentence
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The brightness of the stars surprised us.
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Changing the brightness helped the photo show more detail.
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Practice 1
What does brightness mean?
Brightness means how light or vivid something is.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to brightness?
Lightness is closest because it connects to this meaning: Brightness means how light or vivid something is.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to brightness?
Dimness is a useful contrast because brightness means: Brightness means how light or vivid something is.
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WordBrightness.
Partnoun.
MeaningBrightness means how light or vivid something is.
ExampleExample: The screen brightness was too high.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bryte · nis
- Strongest beat
- bryte
- Ending
- nis
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bryte.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
dimnessLack of brightness.
darknessLittle or no light.
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Brightness means how light or vivid something is.
Common mix-up
Do not use brightness just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: Brightness means how light or vivid something is.
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Read this model sentence: The brightness of the stars surprised us. Clue words: stars, surprised. Underline clue words that show why brightness fits instead of dimness. Now write one new sentence that shows brightness without using the word brightness. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show brightness?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The brightness of the stars surprised us." Why does brightness fit better than dimness?
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