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The window was made of clear glass.
What does Glass mean?
Glass is a clear hard material or a drinking cup.
Dictionary definition
A hard, clear material used for windows, bottles, and cups; also a drinking cup.
Example sentences
Glass in a sentence
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She poured water into a glass.
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Glass can name a material or a cup made from that material.
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What does glass mean?
Glass means glass is a clear hard material or a drinking cup.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses glass correctly?
The first sentence uses glass in a context that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to glass?
window material is the closest match based on the meaning of glass.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningGlass is a clear hard material or a drinking cup.
ExampleExample: The window was made of clear glass.
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Synonyms
Words like Glass
window materialClear material often used in windows.
drinking cupA cup used for drinks.
paneA sheet of glass in a window.
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Glass is a clear hard material or a drinking cup.
Common mix-up
Glass is not the same as plastic. Glass means glass is a clear hard material or a drinking cup.
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Read this model sentence: She poured water into a glass. Clue words: poured, water, into. Underline clue words that show why glass fits instead of plastic. Now write one new sentence that shows glass without using the word glass. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show glass?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She poured water into a glass." Why does glass fit better than plastic?
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