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The awards ceremony began after lunch.
What does Ceremony mean?
A formal event for an important moment.
Dictionary definition
A formal event for a special purpose.
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Students wore uniforms for the ceremony.
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A ceremony often follows a set order to honor an important event.
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What does ceremony mean?
Ceremony means a formal event for a special purpose.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to ceremony?
Ritual is close in meaning to ceremony in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a good contrast to ceremony?
Informal gathering gives a useful opposite or contrast to ceremony.
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Ceremony
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ser · uh · moh · nee · strongest beat: ser
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WordCeremony.
Partnoun.
MeaningCeremony means A formal event for an important moment.
ExampleExample: The awards ceremony began after lunch.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ser · uh · moh · nee
- Strongest beat
- ser
- Ending
- nee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ser.
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Synonyms
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ritualA similar word or phrase for ceremony in this meaning.
formal eventA similar word or phrase for ceremony in this meaning.
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informal gatheringA useful contrast to ceremony in this meaning.
ordinary eventA useful contrast to ceremony in this meaning.
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Ceremony word family
Base word
ceremony
noun
ceremonies
Plural form of ceremony.
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