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I need a couple of pencils.
What does Couple mean?
A couple means two, or a few.
Dictionary definition
two people or things together, or a small number of something.
Example sentences
Couple in a sentence
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A couple walked their dog in the park.
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The teacher gave the class a couple of minutes to finish the question.
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Practice 1
What does couple mean?
Couple can mean two people or things, or a small number.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to couple when it means two things?
A pair means two things that go together.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses couple correctly?
A couple of minutes means a small number of minutes.
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Couple
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kuh · pul · strongest beat: kuh
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WordCouple.
Partnoun.
MeaningCouple means A couple means two, or a few.
ExampleExample: I need a couple of pencils.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kuh · pul
- Strongest beat
- kuh
- Ending
- pul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kuh.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Couple word family
Base word
couple
noun
couple
Base form.
noun
couples
More than one couple.
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Hint for students
A couple means two, or a few.
Common mix-up
Couple does not always mean two. In some sentences, it means few.
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Write two short sentences that use couple in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: A couple walked their dog in the park. Clue words: walked, dog, park. Ask: Which meaning of couple does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of couple in this model sentence: "A couple walked their dog in the park." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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