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Gala
Sounds like
gayluh
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Simple meaning
What does Gala mean?
A gala is a special celebration or formal event.
Dictionary definition
A special public celebration, performance, or formal event.
Example sentences
Gala in a sentence
easy
The school held a gala to raise money for new books.
medium
Guests wore formal clothes to the charity gala.
hard
The annual gala included music, speeches, dinner, and awards.
Synonyms
Words like Gala
celebrationA special event with joyful activities.
festivalA public celebration.
formal eventA planned event with formal dress or customs.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ordinary dayA normal day without a special event.
cancellationWhen an event does not happen.
Word family
Gala word family
Base word
gala
noun
galas
Plural form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does gala mean?
A gala is a special event or celebration.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gala correctly?
This sentence uses gala as a special event.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gala?
Celebration is closest because a gala is a special event.
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