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The greedy squirrel tried to take every seed.
What does Greedy mean?
Greedy means wanting too much for yourself.
Dictionary definition
Wanting more than one needs or more than is fair.
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Greedy in a sentence
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It is greedy to grab all the supplies before others get a chance.
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Greedy usually has a negative meaning because it suggests unfair or selfish wanting.
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What does greedy mean?
Greedy means greedy means wanting too much for yourself.
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Which sentence uses greedy correctly?
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Which word is closest in meaning to greedy?
selfish is the closest match for this meaning of greedy.
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WordGreedy.
Partadjective.
MeaningGreedy means wanting too much for yourself.
ExampleExample: The greedy squirrel tried to take every seed.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- gree · dee
- Strongest beat
- gree
- Ending
- dee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gree.
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Greedy means wanting too much for yourself.
Common mix-up
Greedy is not the same as generous. Greedy means greedy means wanting too much for yourself.
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Read this model sentence: It is greedy to grab all the supplies before others get a chance. Clue words: grab, all, supplies. Underline clue words that show why greedy fits instead of generous. Now write one new sentence that shows greedy without using the word greedy. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show greedy?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "It is greedy to grab all the supplies before others get a chance." Why does greedy fit better than generous?
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