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The school play team signed a simple contract about rehearsal rules.
What does Contract mean?
A contract is a clear agreement with rules people promise to follow.
Dictionary definition
A formal agreement between people or groups about what each will do.
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Contract in a sentence
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The contract explained when the work would be finished.
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A contract can help both sides understand their responsibilities.
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Practice 1
What does contract mean?
Contract means a formal agreement between people or groups about what each will do.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to contract?
Agreement is close in meaning to contract in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to contract?
Disagreement gives a useful opposite or contrast to contract.
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kon · trakt · strongest beat: kon
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WordContract.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningContract means A contract is a clear agreement with rules people promise to follow.
ExampleExample: The school play team signed a simple contract about rehearsal rules.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kon · trakt
- Strongest beat
- kon
- Ending
- trakt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kon.
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Synonyms
Words like Contract
agreementA general promise between people.
dealA less formal word for an agreement.
Antonyms
Opposite words
disagreementWhen people do not agree.
cancelTo end an agreement.
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Word family
Contract word family
Base word
contract
noun
contracts
More than one agreement.
verb
contracted
Agreed formally in the past.
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A contract is a clear agreement with rules people promise to follow.
Common mix-up
Contract is not the same as disagreement. Contract means a contract is a clear agreement with rules people promise to follow.
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Read this model sentence: The contract explained when the work would be finished. Clue words: explained, work, would. Underline clue words that show why contract fits instead of disagreement. Now write one new sentence that shows contract without using the word contract. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show contract?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The contract explained when the work would be finished." Why does contract fit better than disagreement?
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