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I used a comb on my hair.
What does Comb mean?
A comb is a tool used to smooth hair.
Dictionary definition
a tool with teeth used to smooth hair; as a verb, to use that tool on hair.
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Comb in a sentence
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She packed a small comb in her backpack.
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The barber used a comb to keep the hair even while cutting it.
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What does comb mean?
A comb has teeth and is used to smooth or arrange hair.
Practice 2
Which word is related to comb?
A comb is used on hair.
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A comb is a tool used to smooth hair.
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MeaningComb means A comb is a tool used to smooth hair.
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Synonyms
Words like Comb
hair toolA simple phrase for a tool used on hair.
grooming toolA tool used to make hair or fur neat.
Antonyms
Opposite words
tangleA knot or messy twist in hair that a comb can help fix.
messA rough or untidy state.
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Word family
Comb word family
Base word
comb
noun
comb
A tool for smoothing hair.
verb
combs
Uses a comb now or often.
verb
combed
Used a comb in the past.
verb
combing
Using a comb now.
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A comb is a tool used to smooth hair.
Common mix-up
Comb is not the same as tangle. Comb means a comb is a tool used to smooth hair.
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Read this model sentence: She packed a small comb in her backpack. Clue words: packed, small, backpack. Underline clue words that show why comb fits instead of tangle. Now write one new sentence that shows comb without using the word comb. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show comb?
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