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Flounder
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flownder
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Simple meaning
What does Flounder mean?
A flatfish or to struggle awkwardly.
Dictionary definition
A type of flatfish; also to struggle, stumble, or have trouble doing something.
Example sentences
Flounder in a sentence
easy
A flounder hid in the sand.
medium
He began to flounder during the hard question.
hard
Flounder can name a fish or describe someone struggling to make progress.
Synonyms
Words like Flounder
Antonyms
Opposite words
succeed easilyTo do something without difficulty.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flounder, depending on context.
Word family
Flounder word family
Base word
flounder
noun
flounders
More than one flounder.
verb
floundered
Past form of flounder.
verb
floundering
Action form of flounder.
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Practice 1
What does flounder mean?
Flounder means a flatfish or to struggle awkwardly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flounder?
Struggle is close in meaning to flounder in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flounder?
Succeed Easily contrasts with flounder.
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