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The dog followed the command to sit.
What does Command mean?
Command means an order or to give an order.
Dictionary definition
an order or instruction; as a verb, to tell someone what to do with authority.
Example sentences
Command in a sentence
medium
The captain gave a clear command to the crew.
hard
The computer command told the program to save the file.
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Practice 1
What does command mean?
A command is an order or instruction telling someone or something what to do.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to command?
A command is an order given with authority.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses command correctly?
A command can tell someone what to do.
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Command
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kuh · mand · strongest beat: mand
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WordCommand.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningCommand means an order or to give an order.
ExampleExample: The dog followed the command to sit.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kuh · mand
- Strongest beat
- mand
- Ending
- mand
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mand.
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Synonyms
Words like Command
orderAn instruction given with authority.
instructionA direction that tells what to do.
Antonyms
Opposite words
requestA polite ask, not an order.
suggestionAn idea offered without ordering someone.
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Word family
Command word family
Base word
command
noun
command
An order or instruction.
noun
commands
More than one command.
verb
commanded
Gave an order in the past.
verb
commanding
Giving orders now.
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Hint for students
Command means an order or to give an order.
Common mix-up
Command is not the same as request. Command means command means an order or to give an order.
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Read this model sentence: The captain gave a clear command to the crew. Clue words: captain, clear, crew. Underline clue words that show direction, order, or position. Now write one new sentence that shows command without using the word command. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show command?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The captain gave a clear command to the crew." Why does command fit better than request?
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