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The milk carton was on the counter.
What does Carton mean?
A box used to hold or pack things.
Dictionary definition
A box or container, often made of cardboard, used for packing or storing items.
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Carton in a sentence
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We packed the eggs in a carton.
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A cardboard carton protects items while they are being moved or stored.
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Practice 1
What does carton mean?
Carton means a box or container, often made of cardboard, used for packing or storing items.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to carton?
Box is close in meaning to carton in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to carton?
Loose item gives a useful opposite or contrast to carton.
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WordCarton.
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MeaningCarton means A box used to hold or pack things.
ExampleExample: The milk carton was on the counter.
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- kar · tn
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- kar
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- tn
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loose itemA useful contrast to carton in this meaning.
unboxed itemA useful contrast to carton in this meaning.
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