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The chart showed the frequency of sunny days.
What does Frequency mean?
how often something happens
Dictionary definition
How often something happens or repeats.
Example sentences
Frequency in a sentence
medium
We counted the frequency of each word.
hard
Frequency data can reveal patterns over time.
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Practice 1
What does frequency mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of frequency.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to frequency?
Rate is close in meaning to frequency.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to frequency?
Rarity contrasts with frequency.
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free · kwen · see · strongest beat: free
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WordFrequency.
Partnoun.
MeaningFrequency means how often something happens.
ExampleExample: The chart showed the frequency of sunny days.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- free · kwen · see
- Strongest beat
- free
- Ending
- see
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on free.
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Synonyms
Words like Frequency
rateClose in meaning in many contexts.
occurrenceClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
rarityUseful contrast for understanding the word.
infrequencyUseful contrast for understanding the word.
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Hint for students
how often something happens.
Common mix-up
Frequency is not the same as rarity. Frequency means how often something happens.
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Read this model sentence: We counted the frequency of each word. Clue words: counted, each, word. Underline clue words that show why frequency fits instead of rarity. Now write one new sentence that shows frequency without using the word frequency. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show frequency?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We counted the frequency of each word." Why does frequency fit better than rarity?
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