Simple meaning
What does Control mean?
Control means to guide or manage something.
Dictionary definition
To guide or manage actions, feelings, or a situation so they stay steady and useful.
Example sentences
Control in a sentence
easy
She used the remote to control the robot.
medium
Try to control your breathing before speaking.
hard
Good leaders control the plan without ignoring others.
Synonyms
Words like Control
manageUse when organizing something step by step.
guideUse when directing people or actions.
Antonyms
Opposite words
loseUse when control is no longer kept.
chaosUse for a state without control or order.
Word family
Control word family
Base word
control
adjective
controlled
Kept steady and well managed.
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Practice 1
Which sentence uses control correctly?
Control means guiding or managing something in a steady way.
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