easy
The driveway was covered with gravel.
What does Gravel mean?
Gravel is small loose stones.
Dictionary definition
Small loose stones often used on paths, roads, or driveways.
Example sentences
Gravel in a sentence
medium
We heard the gravel crunch under our shoes.
hard
Gravel paths can be easier to build than paved roads.
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What does gravel mean?
GRAVEL means gravel is small loose stones.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gravel correctly?
The correct sentence uses gravel in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to gravel?
Small stones is the closest match for gravel in this context.
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Gravel
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WordGravel.
Partnoun.
MeaningGravel is small loose stones.
ExampleExample: The driveway was covered with gravel.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- grav · ul
- Strongest beat
- grav
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on grav.
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Synonyms
Words like Gravel
small stonesTiny pieces of rock.
pebblesSmall rounded stones.
rock chipsSmall broken pieces of rock.
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Word family
Gravel word family
Base word
gravel
adjective
gravelly
Rough like gravel.
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Understand Gravel
Hint for students
Gravel is made of many small loose stones. It is often used on paths, roads, or driveways.
Common mix-up
Gravel is not the same as sand. Sand has tiny grains; gravel has small stones that are larger and rougher.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows gravel without using the word gravel. Model sentence: "Loose little stones rattled under my bike tires." Clue words: loose little stones, rattled, bike tires. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a surface made of small loose stones?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The tires crunched over the gravel driveway." Why does gravel fit better than carpet?
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