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The caretaker opened the school doors in the morning.
What does Caretaker mean?
Someone who takes care of others or a place.
Dictionary definition
A person who takes care of someone, something, or a place.
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Caretaker in a sentence
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A park caretaker keeps the trails clean and safe.
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A good caretaker pays attention to people, animals, or places that need help.
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What does caretaker mean?
Caretaker means a person who takes care of someone, something, or a place.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to caretaker?
Caregiver is close in meaning to caretaker in this context.
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kair · tay · ker · strongest beat: kair
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WordCaretaker.
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MeaningCaretaker means Someone who takes care of others or a place.
ExampleExample: The caretaker opened the school doors in the morning.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- kair · tay · ker
- Strongest beat
- kair
- Ending
- ker
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kair.
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visitorA useful contrast to caretaker in this meaning.
neglecterA useful contrast to caretaker in this meaning.
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Caretaker word family
Base word
caretaker
noun
caretakers
Plural form of caretaker when used as a countable noun.
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