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Use a gentler voice with the sleepy baby.
What does Gentler mean?
Gentler means more gentle.
Dictionary definition
More kind, soft, calm, or careful than something else.
Example sentences
Gentler in a sentence
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The second soap was gentler on her skin.
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Gentler compares two things and shows that one is softer, kinder, or less harsh.
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What does gentler mean?
Gentler means gentler means more gentle.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gentler correctly?
The first sentence uses gentler in a context that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gentler?
softer is the closest match based on the meaning of gentler.
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Gentler
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jen · tler · strongest beat: jen
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WordGentler.
Partadjective.
MeaningGentler means more gentle.
ExampleExample: Use a gentler voice with the sleepy baby.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- jen · tler
- Strongest beat
- jen
- Ending
- tler
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jen.
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Synonyms
Words like Gentler
softerLess hard, rough, or harsh.
kinderMore caring or helpful.
milderLess strong or severe.
Antonyms
Opposite words
rougherMore harsh or uneven.
harsherMore severe or unkind.
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Gentler means more gentle.
Common mix-up
Gentler is not the same as rougher. Gentler means gentler means more gentle.
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Read this model sentence: The second soap was gentler on her skin. Clue words: second, soap, skin. Underline clue words that show why gentler fits instead of rougher. Now write one new sentence that shows gentler without using the word gentler. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show gentler?
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