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Bubble
Sounds like
buhbul
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Simple meaning
What does Bubble mean?
A bubble is a round pocket of air.
Dictionary definition
A round pocket of air or gas inside liquid, or a thin round shape filled with air.
Example sentences
Bubble in a sentence
easy
The soap made a shiny bubble.
medium
Tiny bubbles rose to the top of the soda.
hard
The water began to bubble when it got hot.
Synonyms
Words like Bubble
air pocketUse for a small space filled with air.
foamUse for many small bubbles together.
Antonyms
Opposite words
solidUse for something firm, not filled with air.
flat surfaceUse as a contrast to a raised round bubble.
Word family
Bubble word family
Base word
bubble
noun
bubbles
More than one bubble.
verb
bubbled
Formed bubbles in the past.
adjective
bubbly
Full of bubbles or cheerful.
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Practice 1
What does bubble mean?
A bubble is a round pocket of air or gas.
Practice 2
Which word is related to bubble?
Foam is made of many small bubbles.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses bubble correctly?
A bubble can form in soapy water and float in the air.
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