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He gave a grin after solving the riddle.
What does Grin mean?
A grin is a big smile.
Dictionary definition
To smile widely, or a wide smile that often shows happiness, amusement, or mischief.
Example sentences
Grin in a sentence
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The puppy’s silly jump made everyone grin.
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A grin can show joy, pride, or playful mischief.
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What does grin mean?
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Practice 2
Which sentence uses grin correctly?
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Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to grin?
A grin is a wide smile.
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WordGrin.
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MeaningGrin means A grin is a big smile.
ExampleExample: He gave a grin after solving the riddle.
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Hint for students
A grin is a big smile.
Common mix-up
Grin is not the same as frown. Grin means a grin is a big smile.
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Read this model sentence: The puppy’s silly jump made everyone grin. Clue words: puppy, silly, jump. Underline clue words that show why grin fits instead of frown. Now write one new sentence that shows grin without using the word grin. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show grin?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The puppy’s silly jump made everyone grin." Why does grin fit better than frown?
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