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The clock has tiny gears inside.
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.
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Gears in a sentence
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The teacher gears each lesson toward the class level.
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Gears can name machine parts or describe preparing something for a purpose.
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What does gears mean?
Gears means gears are toothed wheels, or gears means prepares.
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WordGears.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningGears are toothed wheels, or gears means prepares.
ExampleExample: The clock has tiny gears inside.
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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.
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Hint for students
Gears are toothed wheels, or gears means prepares.
Common mix-up
Gears is not the same as smooth wheels. Gears means gears are toothed wheels, or gears means prepares.
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Read this model sentence: The teacher gears each lesson toward the class level. Clue words: teacher, each, lesson. Underline clue words that show why gears fits instead of smooth wheels. Now write one new sentence that shows gears without using the word gears. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show gears?
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