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Flaw
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Simple meaning
What does Flaw mean?
A mistake or weakness.
Dictionary definition
A mistake, weakness, crack, or imperfection.
Example sentences
Flaw in a sentence
easy
The vase had one small flaw.
medium
A flaw in the plan caused delays.
hard
A flaw can be physical, like a crack, or abstract, like a weakness in an idea.
Synonyms
Words like Flaw
Antonyms
Opposite words
strengthA good or strong quality.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flaw, depending on context.
Word family
Flaw word family
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Practice 1
What does flaw mean?
Flaw means a mistake or weakness.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flaw?
Defect is close in meaning to flaw in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flaw?
Strength contrasts with flaw.
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