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The story showed how greed caused problems for the character.
What does Greed mean?
Greed is wanting too much for yourself.
Dictionary definition
A selfish desire to have more than one needs, especially money or things.
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Greed in a sentence
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Greed can make people forget to share or think about others.
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Greed is often used as a negative word for wanting more than is fair or needed.
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What does greed mean?
Greed means greed is wanting too much for yourself.
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Which sentence uses greed correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to greed?
selfishness is the closest match for this meaning of greed.
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MeaningGreed is wanting too much for yourself.
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Synonyms
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generosityWillingness to give or share.
contentmentBeing satisfied with what one has.
sharingGiving part of something to others.
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Greed is wanting too much for yourself.
Common mix-up
Greed is not the same as generosity. Greed means greed is wanting too much for yourself.
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Read this model sentence: Greed can make people forget to share or think about others. Clue words: make, people, forget. Underline clue words that show why greed fits instead of generosity. Now write one new sentence that shows greed without using the word greed. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show greed?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Greed can make people forget to share or think about others." Why does greed fit better than generosity?
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