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Gears
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GEERZ
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Simple meaning
What does Gears mean?
Gears are toothed wheels, or gears means prepares.
Dictionary definition
Toothed wheels in a machine; as a verb, prepares or adjusts for a purpose.
Example sentences
Gears in a sentence
easy
The clock has tiny gears inside.
medium
The teacher gears each lesson toward the class level.
hard
Gears can name machine parts or describe preparing something for a purpose.
Synonyms
Words like Gears
cogsToothed wheels in a machine.
equipmentTools or items for an activity.
preparesGets something ready.
Antonyms
Opposite words
smooth wheelsWheels without teeth.
neglectsDoes not prepare.
Word family
Gears word family
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Practice 1
What does gears mean?
Gears means gears are toothed wheels, or gears means prepares.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gears correctly?
The first sentence uses gears in a context that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gears?
cogs is the closest match based on the meaning of gears.
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