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Gnome
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Simple meaning
What does Gnome mean?
A gnome is a small imaginary creature.
Dictionary definition
A small imaginary creature in stories, often shown as a tiny person with a pointed hat.
Example sentences
Gnome in a sentence
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A garden gnome stood beside the flowers.
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The fantasy story included a clever gnome who lived under a hill.
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Gnome can refer to a folklore creature or a small garden statue shaped like one.
Synonyms
Words like Gnome
spriteA small imaginary creature.
elfA magical being in stories.
garden statueA decorative figure for a yard or garden.
Antonyms
Opposite words
giantA very large imaginary being.
Word family
Gnome word family
Base word
gnome
noun
gnomes
Plural form.
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Practice 1
What does gnome mean?
GNOME means a gnome is a small imaginary creature.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gnome correctly?
The correct sentence uses gnome in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to gnome?
Sprite is the closest match for gnome in this context.
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