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I used the computer to type my story.
What does Computer mean?
A computer is a machine used for digital tasks.
Dictionary definition
an electronic machine used to store information, run programs, and complete tasks.
Example sentences
Computer in a sentence
medium
The computer saved the file in a folder.
hard
A computer can process information quickly, but people still decide what task it should do.
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Practice 1
What does computer mean?
A computer is an electronic machine that stores information and runs programs.
Practice 2
Which word can be closest in meaning to computer?
A computer is a kind of electronic machine.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses computer correctly?
A computer can be used to type a report.
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Computer
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kum · pyoo · ter · strongest beat: pyoo
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WordComputer.
Partnoun.
MeaningComputer means A computer is a machine used for digital tasks.
ExampleExample: I used the computer to type my story.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kum · pyoo · ter
- Strongest beat
- pyoo
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pyoo.
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Synonyms
Words like Computer
Antonyms
Opposite words
notebookA paper tool used for writing, not a digital machine.
manual toolA tool used by hand instead of by digital processing.
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Word family
Computer word family
Base word
computer
noun
computer
Base form.
noun
computers
More than one computer.
verb
compute
To calculate or process information.
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Hint for students
A computer is a machine used for digital tasks.
Common mix-up
Computer is not the same as notebook. Computer means a computer is a machine used for digital tasks.
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Read this model sentence: The computer saved the file in a folder. Clue words: saved, file, folder. Underline clue words that show why computer fits instead of notebook. Now write one new sentence that shows computer without using the word computer. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show computer?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The computer saved the file in a folder." Why does computer fit better than notebook?
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