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Composition
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Simple meaning
What does Composition mean?
Composition means how something is arranged or a created piece of work.
Dictionary definition
the way something is made or arranged, or a piece of writing, music, or art.
Example sentences
Composition in a sentence
easy
She wrote a short composition about her dog.
medium
The art teacher praised the composition of the painting.
hard
The soil composition affected how well the plants could grow.
Synonyms
Words like Composition
arrangementThe way parts are placed together.
creationSomething made, such as writing, music, or art.
Antonyms
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Word family
Composition word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What can composition mean?
Composition can mean arrangement or a piece of writing, music, or art.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to composition when it means how parts are placed?
Composition can mean the arrangement of parts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses composition correctly?
Composition can describe how parts of a photo or artwork are arranged.
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