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A cluster of grapes hung from the vine.
What does Cluster mean?
A cluster is a group of things close together.
Dictionary definition
a group of similar things close together; as a verb, to gather close together.
Example sentences
Cluster in a sentence
medium
The stars formed a bright cluster in the sky.
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Students began to cluster near the door before the bell rang.
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Practice 1
What does cluster mean?
A cluster is a group of similar things gathered close together.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to cluster?
A bunch is a group of things close together.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cluster correctly?
A cluster can be a group of flowers growing close together.
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Cluster
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klus · ter · strongest beat: klus
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WordCluster.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningCluster means A cluster is a group of things close together.
ExampleExample: A cluster of grapes hung from the vine.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- klus · ter
- Strongest beat
- klus
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on klus.
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Synonyms
Words like Cluster
Antonyms
Opposite words
single itemOne thing alone, not a cluster.
spreadThings placed far apart instead of clustered.
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Word family
Cluster word family
Base word
cluster
noun
cluster
A group of things close together.
noun
clusters
More than one cluster.
verb
clustered
Gathered close together in the past.
verb
clustering
Gathering close together now.
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Hint for students
A cluster is a group of things close together.
Common mix-up
Cluster is not the same as single item. Cluster means a cluster is a group of things close together.
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Read this model sentence: The stars formed a bright cluster in the sky. Clue words: stars, formed, bright. Underline clue words that show why cluster fits instead of single item. Now write one new sentence that shows cluster without using the word cluster. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show cluster?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The stars formed a bright cluster in the sky." Why does cluster fit better than single item?
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