Simple meaning
What does Contraction mean?
Contraction means a shortened word form.
Dictionary definition
A shortened form made by combining words, such as "do not" to "don't".
Example sentences
Contraction in a sentence
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The class used contraction in a vocabulary sentence.
medium
In reading, understanding contraction helped us follow the passage.
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During discussion, we explained how contraction changed the meaning in context.
Synonyms
Words like Contraction
short formUse for combined shortened words.
termUse for a word or expression in language study.
Antonyms
Opposite words
full formUse for words written completely.
confusionUse when meaning is unclear or mixed up.
Word family
Contraction word family
Base word
contraction
noun
contractions
Plural form of contraction when used as a countable noun.
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What does contraction mean?
Contraction means contraction means a shortened word form.
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