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She put gel in her hair.
What does Gel mean?
Gel is a thick jelly-like substance.
Dictionary definition
A thick jelly-like substance; as a verb, to become firm or come together clearly.
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Gel in a sentence
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The plan began to gel after the team talked.
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Gel can describe a substance or the way ideas become clear and connected.
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What does gel mean?
Gel means gel is a thick jelly-like substance.
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Which sentence uses gel correctly?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gel?
jelly is the closest match based on the meaning of gel.
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WordGel.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningGel is a thick jelly-like substance.
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Word family
Gel word family
Base word
gel
noun
gels
Plural form or present-tense verb.
verb
gelled
Past tense form.
verb
gelling
Ongoing form.
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Hint for students
Gel is a thick jelly-like substance.
Common mix-up
Gel is not the same as liquid. Gel means gel is a thick jelly-like substance.
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Read this model sentence: The plan began to gel after the team talked. Clue words: plan, began, team. Underline clue words that show why gel fits instead of liquid. Now write one new sentence that shows gel without using the word gel. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show gel?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The plan began to gel after the team talked." Why does gel fit better than liquid?
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