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Flute
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FLOOT
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Simple meaning
What does Flute mean?
A musical wind instrument.
Dictionary definition
A musical instrument played by blowing across or into it; also to make grooves.
Example sentences
Flute in a sentence
easy
She played the flute in band.
medium
The flute made a clear sound.
hard
A flute is a wind instrument often used in classical, folk, and school music.
Synonyms
Words like Flute
wind instrumentAn instrument played with breath.
musicRelated word that supports the meaning of flute.
Antonyms
Opposite words
drumAn instrument struck to make sound.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flute, depending on context.
Word family
Flute word family
Base word
flute
noun
flutes
More than one flute.
verb
fluted
Past form of flute.
verb
fluting
Action form of flute.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flute mean?
Flute means a musical wind instrument.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flute?
Wind Instrument is close in meaning to flute in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flute?
Drum contrasts with flute.
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