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A light drizzle fell in the morning.
What does Drizzle mean?
Drizzle means light rain.
Dictionary definition
Light rain that falls in tiny drops, or to rain lightly.
Example sentences
Drizzle in a sentence
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It began to drizzle during recess.
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The drizzle made the sidewalk shine under the streetlights.
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What does drizzle mean?
Drizzle means light rain that falls in tiny drops.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses drizzle correctly?
This sentence uses drizzle to mean light rain.
Practice 3
Which word is a stronger opposite of drizzle?
A downpour is heavy rain, while drizzle is light rain.
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Drizzle
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driz · ul · strongest beat: driz
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WordDrizzle.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningDrizzle means light rain.
ExampleExample: A light drizzle fell in the morning.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- driz · ul
- Strongest beat
- driz
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on driz.
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Word family
Drizzle word family
Base word
drizzle
verb
drizzles
Rains lightly now or often.
verb
drizzled
Rained lightly in the past.
adjective
drizzly
Having light rain.
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Hint for students
Drizzle means light rain.
Common mix-up
Drizzle is not the same as downpour. Drizzle means drizzle means light rain.
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Read this model sentence: It began to drizzle during recess. Clue words: began, during, recess. Underline clue words that show why drizzle fits instead of downpour. Now write one new sentence that shows drizzle without using the word drizzle. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show drizzle?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "It began to drizzle during recess." Why does drizzle fit better than downpour?
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