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The plates are in the cupboard.
What does Cupboard mean?
A cupboard is a storage cabinet with shelves.
Dictionary definition
a cabinet or small closet with shelves used for storing dishes, food, or household items.
Example sentences
Cupboard in a sentence
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She opened the cupboard to get a cereal bowl.
hard
The kitchen cupboard held spices, mugs, and extra jars.
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Practice 1
What does cupboard mean?
A cupboard is a cabinet or small closet used for storing items.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to cupboard?
A cupboard is a type of cabinet used for storage.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cupboard correctly?
A cupboard is used to store items such as cups and dishes.
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Cupboard
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kub · erd · strongest beat: kub
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WordCupboard.
Partnoun.
MeaningCupboard means A cupboard is a storage cabinet with shelves.
ExampleExample: The plates are in the cupboard.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kub · erd
- Strongest beat
- kub
- Ending
- erd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kub.
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Synonyms
Words like Cupboard
Antonyms
Opposite words
open shelfA shelf without cupboard doors.
empty counterA surface used for work, not enclosed storage.
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Word family
Cupboard word family
Base word
cupboard
noun
cupboard
Base form.
noun
cupboards
More than one cupboard.
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Hint for students
A cupboard is a storage cabinet with shelves.
Common mix-up
Cupboard is not the same as open shelf. Cupboard means a cupboard is a storage cabinet with shelves.
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Read this model sentence: She opened the cupboard to get a cereal bowl. Clue words: opened, get, cereal. Underline clue words that show why cupboard fits instead of open shelf. Now write one new sentence that shows cupboard without using the word cupboard. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show cupboard?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She opened the cupboard to get a cereal bowl." Why does cupboard fit better than open shelf?
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