easy
A wave is a friendly gesture.
What does Gesture mean?
A gesture is a body movement that communicates something.
Dictionary definition
A movement of the hands, face, head, or body that expresses an idea, feeling, or message.
Example sentences
Gesture in a sentence
medium
The actor used a gesture to show surprise.
hard
A small gesture can communicate meaning without any spoken words.
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What does gesture mean?
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Which sentence uses gesture correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to gesture?
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Gesture
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jes · cher · strongest beat: jes
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WordGesture.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningGesture means A gesture is a body movement that communicates something.
ExampleExample: A wave is a friendly gesture.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- jes · cher
- Strongest beat
- jes
- Ending
- cher
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jes.
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Synonyms
Words like Gesture
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnessMeans no movement.
inactionMeans not doing or moving.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Gesture word family
Base word
gesture
noun
gestures
More than one gesture.
verb
gestured
Made a gesture in the past.
verb
gesturing
Making gestures now.
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Student support
Understand Gesture
Hint for students
A gesture is a movement of the hand, head, or body that shows an idea or feeling. It can also mean an action that shows kindness.
Common mix-up
Gesture is not the same as speech. A gesture communicates through movement or action, not mainly through words.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows gesture without using the word gesture. Model sentence: He gave a thumbs-up to show that everything was okay. Clue words: thumbs-up, show, okay Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show meaning through a movement or kind action?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A wave is a friendly gesture." Why does gesture fit better than whisper?
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