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The swan seemed to glide across the pond.
What does Glide mean?
Glide means to move smoothly and easily.
Dictionary definition
To move smoothly, quietly, and easily with little effort.
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Glide in a sentence
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Skaters glide smoothly over the ice.
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The word glide helps readers picture motion that is calm and effortless.
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What does glide mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to glide?
Slide can mean to move smoothly, which is close to glide.
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MeaningGlide means to move smoothly and easily.
ExampleExample: The swan seemed to glide across the pond.
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Hint for students
Glide means to move smoothly and easily.
Common mix-up
Glide is not the same as stumble. Glide means glide means to move smoothly and easily.
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Read this model sentence: Skaters glide smoothly over the ice. Clue words: smoothly, skaters, over. Underline clue words that show why glide fits instead of stumble. Now write one new sentence that shows glide without using the word glide. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show glide?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Skaters glide smoothly over the ice." Why does glide fit better than stumble?
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