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She wore a warm coat in the snow.
What does Coat mean?
Outer clothing worn over other clothes.
Dictionary definition
An outer piece of clothing worn for warmth or coverage.
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Coat in a sentence
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Hang your coat on the hook by the door.
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A coat can protect the body from cold, rain, or wind.
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Practice 1
What does coat mean?
Coat means an outer piece of clothing worn for warmth or coverage.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to coat?
Jacket is close in meaning to coat in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to coat?
Shirt gives a useful opposite or contrast to coat.
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MeaningCoat means Outer clothing worn over other clothes.
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shirtA useful contrast to coat in this meaning.
bare armsA useful contrast to coat in this meaning.
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Word family
Coat word family
Base word
coat
noun
coats
Plural form of coat when used as a countable noun.
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Hint for students
A coat is outer clothing worn to keep warm or dry.
Common mix-up
A coat is not the same as a shirt. A coat is worn over other clothes, usually outside.
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Write one sentence that shows coat without using the word coat. Model sentence: She zipped up the warm outer jacket before stepping into the cold wind. Clue words: zipped up, warm, outer jacket, cold wind Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show outer clothing for warmth or weather?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'Put on your coat before you go into the snow.' Why does coat fit better than swimsuit?
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