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A white cloud moved across the sky.
What does Cloud mean?
A cloud is a soft-looking shape in the sky made of water drops or ice.
Dictionary definition
a white or gray mass of tiny water drops or ice crystals floating in the sky.
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Cloud in a sentence
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Dark clouds can be a sign that rain is coming.
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The science lesson explained how a cloud forms when warm air cools.
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What does cloud mean?
A cloud is made of tiny water drops or ice crystals in the sky.
Practice 2
Which phrase is a helpful contrast for cloud?
A clear sky has no clouds.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cloud correctly?
A cloud in the sky can cover or block the sun.
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MeaningCloud means A cloud is a soft-looking shape in the sky made of water drops or ice.
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Synonyms
Words like Cloud
mistTiny water drops in the air, usually closer to the ground.
vaporWater in gas form that can help form clouds.
Antonyms
Opposite words
clear skyA sky without clouds.
sunshineBright sunlight, often when clouds are not blocking the sky.
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Word family
Cloud word family
Base word
cloud
noun
cloud
Base form.
noun
clouds
More than one cloud.
adjective
cloudy
Covered with clouds.
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Hint for students
A cloud is a soft-looking shape in the sky made of water drops or ice.
Common mix-up
Cloud is not the same as clear sky. Cloud means a cloud is a soft-looking shape in the sky made of water drops or ice.
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Read this model sentence: Dark clouds can be a sign that rain is coming. Clue words: dark, clouds, sign. Underline clue words that show why cloud fits instead of clear sky. Now write one new sentence that shows cloud without using the word cloud. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show cloud?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Dark clouds can be a sign that rain is coming." Why does cloud fit better than clear sky?
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