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He made a complaint about the noisy room.
What does Complaint mean?
A complaint is a statement that something is wrong or unfair.
Dictionary definition
a statement that something is wrong, unfair, painful, or not good enough.
Example sentences
Complaint in a sentence
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The customer wrote a complaint about the broken toy.
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The school listened to the complaint and changed the lunchroom rule.
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Practice 1
What does complaint mean?
A complaint tells someone that there is a problem or concern.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of complaint?
A compliment is positive, while a complaint says something is wrong.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses complaint correctly?
A complaint can be made when something is wrong, such as a missing order.
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Complaint
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WordComplaint.
Partnoun.
MeaningComplaint means A complaint is a statement that something is wrong or unfair.
ExampleExample: He made a complaint about the noisy room.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kum · playnt
- Strongest beat
- playnt
- Ending
- playnt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on playnt.
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Synonyms
Words like Complaint
Antonyms
Opposite words
praiseApproval or kind words instead of a complaint.
complimentA positive comment, unlike a complaint.
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Word family
Complaint word family
Base word
complaint
noun
complaint
A statement that something is wrong.
noun
complaints
More than one complaint.
verb
complain
To say that something is wrong or unfair.
verb
complaining
Saying that something is wrong or unfair.
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Hint for students
A complaint is a statement that something is wrong or unfair.
Common mix-up
Complaint is not the same as praise. Complaint means a complaint is a statement that something is wrong or unfair.
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Read this model sentence: The customer wrote a complaint about the broken toy. Clue words: customer, wrote, about. Underline clue words that show why complaint fits instead of praise. Now write one new sentence that shows complaint without using the word complaint. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show complaint?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The customer wrote a complaint about the broken toy." Why does complaint fit better than praise?
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