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The road was bumpy after the storm.
What does Bumpy mean?
Bumpy means rough or uneven.
Dictionary definition
Having many bumps, rough spots, or uneven parts.
Example sentences
Bumpy in a sentence
medium
The wagon bounced along the bumpy trail.
hard
The bumpy surface made it difficult to roll the ball in a straight line.
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Practice 1
What does bumpy mean?
Bumpy describes a surface with bumps or uneven parts.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to bumpy?
Rough is close in meaning to bumpy.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of bumpy?
Smooth is the opposite of bumpy because it means without bumps.
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Bumpy
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bum · pee · strongest beat: bum
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WordBumpy.
Partadjective.
MeaningBumpy means rough or uneven.
ExampleExample: The road was bumpy after the storm.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bum · pee
- Strongest beat
- bum
- Ending
- pee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bum.
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Bumpy means rough or uneven.
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Read this model sentence: The wagon bounced along the bumpy trail. Clue words: wagon, bounced, along. Underline clue words that show why bumpy fits instead of smooth. Now write one new sentence that shows bumpy without using the word bumpy. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show bumpy?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The wagon bounced along the bumpy trail." Why does bumpy fit better than smooth?
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