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Clown
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Simple meaning
What does Clown mean?
A clown is a funny performer.
Dictionary definition
a performer who wears funny clothes or makeup and tries to make people laugh.
Example sentences
Clown in a sentence
easy
The clown made the children laugh.
medium
The clown wore a bright wig and oversized shoes.
hard
The circus clown used silent movements and silly tricks to entertain the crowd.
Synonyms
Words like Clown
comedianA person who tries to make people laugh.
performerA person who entertains an audience.
Antonyms
Opposite words
serious speakerA person speaking seriously, not trying to be silly.
audience memberA person watching instead of performing.
Word family
Clown word family
Base word
clown
noun
clown
A funny performer.
noun
clowns
More than one clown.
verb
clowning
Acting silly or performing like a clown.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does clown mean?
A clown is a performer who tries to make people laugh.
Practice 2
Which word is related to clown?
Clowns often perform in circuses.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses clown correctly?
A clown may tell jokes or do silly things to entertain people.
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