WordHive Learning Dictionary

Display

noun, verb

Display means to show something clearly.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Display mean?

Display means to show something clearly.

Dictionary definition

To show something for others to see, or a group of items shown together.

Example sentences

Display in a sentence

easy

The museum will display the paintings this weekend.

medium

The phone display was bright and easy to read.

hard

To display information clearly, use headings and spacing.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Display

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does display mean?

Practice 2

Which choice is closest in meaning to display?

Practice 3

Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for display?

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Display

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Sounds like

dih · splay · strongest beat: splay

Synonyms

Words like Display

showMake visible.
exhibitShow in a public place.
presentShow or share with others.
Antonyms

Opposite words

hideKeep from being seen.
coverPut something over or in front of it.
Synonym practice

Want to practice display synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The museum will display the paintings tomorrow," then compare close word choices. Practice display synonyms.

Word family

Display word family

Base word

display

verb

displayed

Shown in the past.

noun

displays

Items shown to others.

Related words
Student support

Understand Display

Hint for students

Display means to show something clearly.

Common mix-up

Display is not the same as hide. Display means display means to show something clearly.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The phone display was bright and easy to read. Clue words: phone, bright, easy. Underline clue words that show why display fits instead of hide. Now write one new sentence that shows display without using the word display. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show display?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The phone display was bright and easy to read." Why does display fit better than hide?