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We had to dismantle the tent after camping.
What does Dismantle mean?
Dismantle means take apart piece by piece.
Dictionary definition
To take something apart piece by piece, or to end a system or structure gradually.
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Dismantle in a sentence
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The workers will dismantle the old stage carefully.
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The reform plan aimed to dismantle unfair rules that had lasted for years.
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What does dismantle mean?
Dismantle means to take something apart piece by piece.
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Which sentence uses dismantle correctly?
This sentence uses dismantle to mean take apart piece by piece.
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Which word is an antonym of dismantle?
Assemble means put parts together, which is the opposite of dismantle.
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Dismantle
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WordDismantle.
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MeaningDismantle means take apart piece by piece.
ExampleExample: We had to dismantle the tent after camping.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dis · man · tul
- Strongest beat
- man
- Ending
- tul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on man.
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Synonyms
Words like Dismantle
take apartUse when separating something into pieces.
disassembleUse when taking something apart in an organized way.
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Word family
Dismantle word family
Base word
dismantle
verb
dismantle
To take apart piece by piece.
verb
dismantled
Took apart in the past.
verb
dismantling
Taking apart now.
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Dismantle means take apart piece by piece.
Common mix-up
Dismantle is not the same as assemble. Dismantle means dismantle means take apart piece by piece.
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