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Her generosity helped the class collect books for the library.
What does Generosity mean?
Generosity means being willing to give or help.
Dictionary definition
The quality of being willing to give, share, help, or act kindly toward others.
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Generosity in a sentence
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The family thanked their neighbor for his generosity.
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Generosity can include giving time, sharing supplies, or showing kindness.
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What does generosity mean?
Generosity means generosity means being willing to give or help.
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Which sentence uses generosity correctly?
The first sentence uses generosity in a context that matches its meaning.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to generosity?
kindness is the closest match based on the meaning of generosity.
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jen · uh · rah · suh · tee · strongest beat: rah
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WordGenerosity.
Partnoun.
MeaningGenerosity means being willing to give or help.
ExampleExample: Her generosity helped the class collect books for the library.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- jen · uh · rah · suh · tee
- Strongest beat
- rah
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rah.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
selfishnessThinking only of oneself.
stinginessUnwillingness to give or share.
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Word family
Generosity word family
Base word
generous
noun
generosity
The quality of being generous.
adverb
generously
In a giving or helpful way.
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Generosity means being willing to give or help.
Common mix-up
Generosity is not the same as selfishness. Generosity means generosity means being willing to give or help.
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Read this model sentence: The family thanked their neighbor for his generosity. Clue words: family, thanked, neighbor. Underline clue words that show why generosity fits instead of selfishness. Now write one new sentence that shows generosity without using the word generosity. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show generosity?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The family thanked their neighbor for his generosity." Why does generosity fit better than selfishness?
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