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Place the dot in the center of the circle.
What does Center mean?
The middle part of something.
Dictionary definition
The middle point or main part of something.
Example sentences
Center in a sentence
medium
The table stood at the center of the room.
hard
The center of an argument is the main idea people are discussing.
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Practice 1
What does center mean?
Center means the middle point or main part of something.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to center?
Middle is close in meaning to center in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to center?
Edge gives a useful opposite or contrast to center.
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Center
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sen · ter · strongest beat: sen
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WordCenter.
Partnoun.
MeaningCenter means The middle part of something.
ExampleExample: Place the dot in the center of the circle.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sen · ter
- Strongest beat
- sen
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sen.
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Word family
Center word family
Base word
center
noun
center
Primary form of center.
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Hint for students
The center is the middle point or middle part of something.
Common mix-up
Center is not the same as corner. The center is in the middle; a corner is where edges meet.
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Write one sentence that shows center without using the word center. Example: The dot was placed exactly in the middle of the target. Clue words: exactly in the middle, target Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the middle part or point?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Place the sticker in the center of the circle." Why does center fit better than edge?
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