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Fragment
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Simple meaning
What does Fragment mean?
A small broken piece.
Dictionary definition
A small broken piece or part of something; also to break into pieces.
Example sentences
Fragment in a sentence
easy
A fragment of glass lay on the floor.
medium
The old paper began to fragment.
hard
A fragment can be part of a sentence, object, memory, or larger idea.
Synonyms
Words like Fragment
pieceA part of something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
wholeAll of something, not broken apart.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fragment, depending on context.
Word family
Fragment word family
Base word
fragment
noun
fragments
More than one fragment.
verb
fragmented
Past form of fragment.
verb
fragmenting
Action form of fragment.
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Quick practice
Try Fragment
Practice 1
What does fragment mean?
Fragment means a small broken piece.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fragment?
Piece is close in meaning to fragment in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fragment?
Whole contrasts with fragment.
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