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The bulb lit up when the circuit was complete.
What does Circuit mean?
A closed path for electricity.
Dictionary definition
A complete path through which electricity can flow.
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medium
A broken wire stopped the circuit from working.
hard
A circuit needs a closed path so electricity can flow.
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What does circuit mean?
Circuit means a complete path through which electricity can flow.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to circuit?
Electrical path is close in meaning to circuit in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a good contrast to circuit?
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WordCircuit.
Partnoun.
MeaningCircuit means A closed path for electricity.
ExampleExample: The bulb lit up when the circuit was complete.
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- sur · kit
- Strongest beat
- sur
- Ending
- kit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sur.
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Synonyms
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electrical pathA similar word or phrase for circuit in this meaning.
loopA similar word or phrase for circuit in this meaning.
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broken pathA useful contrast to circuit in this meaning.
open circuitA useful contrast to circuit in this meaning.
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circuit
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