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I wrote about my day in my diary.
What does Diary mean?
A diary is a place to write personal notes.
Dictionary definition
A book or digital place where someone writes personal thoughts, events, or daily notes.
Example sentences
Diary in a sentence
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Her diary helped her remember important events.
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A diary can reveal a character's private thoughts in a story.
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Practice 1
What is a diary?
A diary is a book or digital place for personal thoughts, events, or notes.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses diary correctly?
This sentence uses diary to mean a place for personal writing.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to diary?
A journal is similar to a diary.
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Diary
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WordDiary.
Partnoun.
MeaningDiary means A diary is a place to write personal notes.
ExampleExample: I wrote about my day in my diary.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dy · uh · ree
- Strongest beat
- dy
- Ending
- ree
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on dy.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
public recordA public record is meant for others to see.
spoken storyA spoken story is said aloud instead of written privately.
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Word family
Diary word family
Base word
diary
noun
diaries
More than one diary.
noun
diarist
A person who writes a diary.
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Hint for students
A diary is a place to write personal notes.
Common mix-up
Diary is not the same as public record. Diary means a diary is a place to write personal notes.
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