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Flake
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FLAYK
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Simple meaning
What does Flake mean?
A small thin piece.
Dictionary definition
A small thin piece that breaks off; also to come off in thin pieces or fail to follow through informally.
Example sentences
Flake in a sentence
easy
A snowflake is a tiny flake of ice.
medium
Old paint can flake off the wall.
hard
Flake can describe thin pieces, peeling material, or unreliable behavior in informal speech.
Synonyms
Words like Flake
Antonyms
Opposite words
solid blockA thick unbroken piece.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flake, depending on context.
Word family
Flake word family
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Practice 1
What does flake mean?
Flake means a small thin piece.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flake?
Chip is close in meaning to flake in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flake?
Solid Block contrasts with flake.
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