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She used the remote to control the robot.
What does Control mean?
To guide or manage something.
Dictionary definition
To guide or manage actions, feelings, or a situation so they stay steady and useful.
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Control in a sentence
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Try to control your breathing before speaking.
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Good leaders control the plan without ignoring others.
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What does control mean?
Control means to guide or manage actions, feelings, or a situation so they stay steady and useful.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to control?
Manage is close in meaning to control in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to control?
Chaos gives a useful opposite or contrast to control.
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kun · trohl · strongest beat: trohl
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WordControl.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningControl means To guide or manage something.
ExampleExample: She used the remote to control the robot.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kun · trohl
- Strongest beat
- trohl
- Ending
- trohl
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on trohl.
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chaosA useful contrast to control in this meaning.
lose controlA useful contrast to control in this meaning.
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Control word family
Base word
control
adjective
controlled
Kept steady and well managed.
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