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Funnel
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Simple meaning
What does Funnel mean?
A cone-shaped pouring tool.
Dictionary definition
A cone-shaped tool for pouring into a small opening; also to guide something through a narrow path.
Example sentences
Funnel in a sentence
easy
Use a funnel to pour the oil.
medium
The hallway funneled people toward the exit.
hard
A funnel helps move liquid, people, or information into a narrower path.
Synonyms
Words like Funnel
pouring coneA cone-shaped tool for pouring.
pourRelated word that supports the meaning of funnel.
Antonyms
Opposite words
wide bowlA broad open container.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to funnel, depending on context.
Word family
Funnel word family
Base word
funnel
noun
funnels
More than one funnel.
verb
funneled
Past form of funnel.
verb
funneling
Action form of funnel.
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Practice 1
What does funnel mean?
Funnel means a cone-shaped pouring tool.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to funnel?
Pouring Cone is close in meaning to funnel in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of funnel?
Wide Bowl contrasts with funnel.
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