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I keep my books on my desk.
What does Desk mean?
A desk is a table used for work or study.
Dictionary definition
A piece of furniture with a flat surface used for reading, writing, studying, or working.
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Desk in a sentence
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The student cleaned the desk before starting homework.
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A quiet desk space can help someone focus while studying.
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What is a desk?
A desk is furniture used for reading, writing, studying, or working.
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Which sentence uses desk correctly?
This sentence uses desk to mean furniture used for work or study.
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Which word is closest in meaning to desk?
A worktable is similar to a desk.
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MeaningDesk means A desk is a table used for work or study.
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Synonyms
Words like Desk
worktableUse for a table used for work.
tableA broader word for furniture with a flat top.
Antonyms
Opposite words
floorA contrast because a desk is raised furniture.
bedA different type of furniture used for sleeping.
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Desk word family
Base word
desk
noun
desk
A table used for work or study.
noun
desks
More than one desk.
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A desk is a table used for work or study.
Common mix-up
Desk is not the same as floor. Desk means a desk is a table used for work or study.
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