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The garden is a communal space for neighbors.
What does Communal mean?
Shared by a group and used together rather than privately.
Dictionary definition
Shared by a group and used together rather than privately.
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Communal in a sentence
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We used a communal table at lunch.
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Communal resources are shared by a group instead of owned by one person.
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What does communal mean?
Communal means shared by a group and used together rather than privately.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to communal?
Shared is close in meaning to communal in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to communal?
Private gives a useful opposite or contrast to communal.
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Communal
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WordCommunal.
Partadjective.
MeaningCommunal means Shared by a group and used together rather than privately.
ExampleExample: The garden is a communal space for neighbors.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kuh · myoo · nul
- Strongest beat
- myoo
- Ending
- nul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on myoo.
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Synonyms
Words like Communal
sharedA similar word or phrase for communal in this meaning.
commonA similar word or phrase for communal in this meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
privateA useful contrast to communal in this meaning.
individualA useful contrast to communal in this meaning.
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Word family
Communal word family
Base word
communal
adjective
communal
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Hint for students
Communal means shared by a group or community.
Common mix-up
Communal is not the same as crowded. Communal means shared by people; crowded means full of people.
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Write one sentence that shows communal without using the word communal. Example: Everyone in the apartment building could use the shared laundry room. Clue words: everyone, could use, shared laundry room Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something shared by a group?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The students planted vegetables in a communal garden behind the school." Why does communal fit better than private?
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