WordHive Learning Dictionary

Card

noun

A card is a small stiff piece used for a message, game, or information.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Card mean?

A card is a small stiff piece used for a message, game, or information.

Dictionary definition

a small piece of stiff paper or plastic used for a message, game, payment, or information.

Example sentences

Card in a sentence

easy

I wrote a thank-you note on a card.

medium

Each player picked one card from the deck.

hard

The library card showed the student's name and account number.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Card

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does card mean?

Practice 2

Which word can be closest in meaning to card in a message context?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses card correctly?

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Card

Voice settings
Sounds like

KARD

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Card

noteA short written message, sometimes on a card.
passA card can work like a pass for entry or identification.
Antonyms

Opposite words

bookA book has many pages, unlike a single card.
blank pageA full page is larger and less stiff than a card.
Synonym practice

Want to practice card synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Mia wrote a thank-you card for her teacher," then compare close word choices. Practice card synonyms.

Word family

Card word family

Base word

card

noun

card

Base form.

noun

cards

More than one card.

Related words
Student support

Understand Card

Hint for students

A card is a small stiff piece used for a message, game, or information.

Common mix-up

Card is not the same as book. Card means a card is a small stiff piece used for a message, game, or information.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: Each player picked one card from the deck. Clue words: each, player, picked. Underline clue words that show context, setting, or information that explains something. Now write one new sentence that shows card without using the word card. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show card?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Each player picked one card from the deck." Why does card fit better than book?