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Flanked
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Simple meaning
What does Flanked mean?
Stood along the side.
Dictionary definition
Stood or moved along the side of something.
Example sentences
Flanked in a sentence
easy
Tall trees flanked the driveway.
medium
The stage was flanked by speakers.
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Flanked means positioned on one or both sides of something.
Synonyms
Words like Flanked
borderedPlaced along the edge or side.
flankRelated word that supports the meaning of flanked.
Antonyms
Opposite words
centeredPlaced in the middle.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flanked, depending on context.
Word family
Flanked word family
Base word
flanked
verb
flanking
Action form of flanked.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flanked mean?
Flanked means stood along the side.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flanked?
Bordered is close in meaning to flanked in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flanked?
Centered contrasts with flanked.
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