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Fountain
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Simple meaning
What does Fountain mean?
A place where water flows or sprays.
Dictionary definition
A structure or natural source where water flows or sprays upward.
Example sentences
Fountain in a sentence
easy
The fountain sprayed water.
medium
Coins glittered at the bottom of the fountain.
hard
A fountain can decorate a park, cool a space, or provide drinking water.
Synonyms
Words like Fountain
water featureA decorative or useful feature with water.
waterRelated word that supports the meaning of fountain.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dry basinA basin without water.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fountain, depending on context.
Word family
Fountain word family
Base word
fountain
noun
fountains
More than one fountain.
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Practice 1
What does fountain mean?
Fountain means a place where water flows or sprays.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fountain?
Water Feature is close in meaning to fountain in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fountain?
Dry Basin contrasts with fountain.
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