Simple meaning
What does Function mean?
Function means purpose or proper operation.
Dictionary definition
Function means the purpose of something, or to work as intended.
Example sentences
Function in a sentence
easy
In science class, we learned what function means.
medium
Our diagram and reading passage used function in a clear context.
hard
Understanding function helped us explain cause and effect in our project discussion.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
malfunctionTo fail to work properly.
breakdownA stop in normal operation.
Word family
Function word family
Base word
function
noun
function
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does function mean?
Function means the purpose or working job of something.
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