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In science class, we learned about compress.
What does Compress mean?
Press smaller.
Dictionary definition
To press something into a smaller space.
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Compress in a sentence
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Our worksheet used compress to describe a material property.
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Practice 1
What does compress mean?
Compress means to press something into a smaller space.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to compress?
Science term is close in meaning to compress in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to compress?
Opposite property gives a useful opposite or contrast to compress.
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Compress
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kum · pres · strongest beat: pres
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WordCompress.
Partverb.
MeaningCompress means Press smaller.
ExampleExample: In science class, we learned about compress.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kum · pres
- Strongest beat
- pres
- Ending
- pres
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pres.
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Synonyms
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science termUse for vocabulary used in school science contexts.
property wordUse for words describing how materials act or feel.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite propertyUse as a helpful contrast in material or motion descriptions.
different stateUse to compare unlike physical properties.
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Base word
compress
verb
compress
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Hint for students
To compress means to press something together so it takes up less space.
Common mix-up
Compress is not the same as flatten. Compress means press together; flatten means make something flat, which may or may not make it smaller.
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Write one sentence that shows compress without using the word compress. Example: She squeezed the puffy jacket into a small bag. Clue words: squeezed, puffy jacket, small bag Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show pressing something together to make it smaller?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Press the sponge to compress it into a smaller shape." Why does compress fit better than stretch?
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