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Reading every day can build fluency.
What does Fluency mean?
using language smoothly and easily
Dictionary definition
The ability to speak, read, or write smoothly, clearly, and easily.
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Fluency in a sentence
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Her fluency improved after practice.
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Fluency helps readers understand text without stopping too often.
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What does fluency mean?
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Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to fluency?
Smoothness is closest because fluency means using language smoothly and easily.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to fluency?
Hesitation contrasts with fluency.
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Fluency
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floo · en · see · strongest beat: floo
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WordFluency.
Partnoun.
MeaningFluency means using language smoothly and easily.
ExampleExample: Reading every day can build fluency.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- floo · en · see
- Strongest beat
- floo
- Ending
- see
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on floo.
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Synonyms
Words like Fluency
smoothnessClose in meaning in many contexts.
proficiencyClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
hesitationUseful contrast for understanding the word.
disfluencyUseful contrast for understanding the word.
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