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Use context clues to infer the unknown word.
What does Context mean?
Context is the surrounding information that helps meaning.
Dictionary definition
The words, situation, or background around something that helps explain its meaning.
Example sentences
Context in a sentence
medium
Without context, the sentence could be misunderstood.
hard
Readers use context to decide what a character truly means.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does context mean?
Context means the words, situation, or background around something that helps explain its meaning.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to context?
Background is close in meaning to context in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to context?
Isolation gives a useful opposite or contrast to context.
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kon · tekst · strongest beat: kon
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WordContext.
Partnoun.
MeaningContext is the surrounding information that helps meaning.
ExampleExample: Use context clues to infer the unknown word.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kon · tekst
- Strongest beat
- kon
- Ending
- tekst
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kon.
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Synonyms
Words like Context
backgroundUse for information around a topic or event.
settingUse for surrounding conditions in text or life.
Antonyms
Opposite words
isolationUse when details are separated from surrounding meaning.
decontextualizationUse when context is removed.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Context word family
Base word
context
adjective
contextual
Related to surrounding meaning or background.
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