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Development
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Simple meaning
What does Development mean?
Development means growth or improvement over time.
Dictionary definition
The process of growing, improving, building, or becoming more advanced.
Example sentences
Development in a sentence
easy
The puppy's development was easy to see each week.
medium
The city planned new development near the train station.
hard
Skill development takes practice, feedback, and patience.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
declineUse when something becomes weaker or less advanced.
setbackUse when progress is slowed or reversed.
Word family
Development word family
Base word
development
verb
develop
To grow, improve, or build over time.
adjective
developed
Grown, improved, or made more complete.
adjective
developing
Still growing or improving.
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Practice 1
What does development mean?
Development is the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses development correctly?
This sentence uses development to mean growth or improvement.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to development?
Development often means progress or growth over time.
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