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Curb
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KURB
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Simple meaning
What does Curb mean?
A curb is the raised edge beside a street, or to limit something.
Dictionary definition
the raised edge between a street and sidewalk; as a verb, to control or limit something.
Example sentences
Curb in a sentence
easy
The ball rolled to the curb.
medium
Please stand on the curb and wait to cross.
hard
The new rule helped curb noise in the hallway.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
middle of the roadA contrast to the curb at the edge.
encourageTo support more of something instead of limiting it.
Word family
Curb word family
Base word
curb
noun
curb
The raised edge beside a street.
noun
curbs
More than one curb.
verb
curbed
Controlled or limited in the past.
verb
curbing
Controlling or limiting now.
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Practice 1
What can curb mean?
Curb can mean the raised edge of a road or the act of controlling something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to curb when it means to control something?
To curb something means to limit or control it.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses curb correctly?
A curb is the raised edge beside a road.
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