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Flour
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Simple meaning
What does Flour mean?
Powdered grain used for baking.
Dictionary definition
A powder made by grinding grain, used for baking; also to dust with flour.
Example sentences
Flour in a sentence
easy
We need flour for the bread.
medium
She spilled flour on the counter.
hard
Different kinds of flour can change the texture and flavor of baked foods.
Synonyms
Words like Flour
mealGround grain or seed.
bakingRelated word that supports the meaning of flour.
Antonyms
Opposite words
whole grainThe grain before it is ground into flour.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flour, depending on context.
Word family
Flour word family
Base word
flour
noun
flour
Flour entry form.
noun
flours
More than one flour.
verb
floured
Past form of flour.
verb
flouring
Action form of flour.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flour mean?
Flour means powdered grain used for baking.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flour?
Meal is close in meaning to flour in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flour?
Whole Grain contrasts with flour.
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