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Filaments
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Simple meaning
What does Filaments mean?
Thin threads or fibers.
Dictionary definition
Thin threads, wires, or fibers, especially in bulbs, plants, or cells.
Example sentences
Filaments in a sentence
easy
The bulb had tiny filaments inside.
medium
Flower filaments support the anthers.
hard
Filaments can be found in lights, plants, fabrics, and living cells.
Synonyms
Words like Filaments
threadsThin strands of material.
filamentRelated word that supports the meaning of filaments.
Antonyms
Opposite words
blocksSolid thick pieces.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to filaments, depending on context.
Word family
Filaments word family
Base word
filaments
noun
filamentses
More than one filaments.
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Practice 1
What does filaments mean?
Filaments means thin threads or fibers.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to filaments?
Threads is close in meaning to filaments in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of filaments?
Blocks contrasts with filaments.
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