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The curious child asked how bees make honey.
What does Curious mean?
Wanting to learn more about something.
Dictionary definition
Curious can mean eager to know or investigate something, interested in matters that may be private, or strange and unusual enough to attract attention.
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Curious in a sentence
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A curious reader looks for clues in the passage.
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Curious learners often discover new ideas by asking careful questions.
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Practice 1
What does curious mean?
Curious means wanting to know, learn, ask questions, or find out more about something.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to curious?
Inquisitive is close in meaning to curious in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to curious?
Uninterested gives a useful opposite or contrast to curious.
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WordCurious.
Partadjective.
MeaningCurious means Wanting to learn more about something.
ExampleExample: The curious child asked how bees make honey.
Word breakdown
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- kyur · ee · us
- Strongest beat
- kyur
- Ending
- us
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- Put a little extra energy on kyur.
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Synonyms
Words like Curious
inquisitiveA close word for wanting to know more.
interestedA simpler word for paying attention because you want to learn.
Antonyms
Opposite words
uninterestedA useful opposite when someone does not want to know more.
indifferentA contrast for not caring much about something.
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Hint for students
Curious often means wanting to learn, but it can also describe something strange or unusual.
Common mix-up
Curious is usually positive when it means eager to learn, but curiosity about private matters can seem nosy. Curious can also mean unusual.
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Write one question a curious learner might ask and one sentence describing a curious object. Underline the clues that show each meaning.
Teacher prompt
Compare 'The curious child asked why' with 'We found a curious old clock.' Does curious mean eager to learn or strange in each sentence?
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