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The needle moved through the groove on the record.
What does Groove mean?
A groove is a narrow channel, rhythm, or familiar routine.
Dictionary definition
A long narrow cut, channel, or pattern; also a steady rhythm or comfortable routine.
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Groove in a sentence
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The drummer found a steady groove during the song.
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Once she found her groove, the work felt easier and more natural.
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MeaningGroove means A groove is a narrow channel, rhythm, or familiar routine.
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ridgeA raised line rather than a cut.
disruptionA break in a steady pattern.
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Groove word family
Base word
groove
noun
grooves
Plural form, merged into this entry.
verb
grooved
Past tense form.
verb
grooving
Ongoing form.
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A groove is a narrow channel, rhythm, or familiar routine.
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Groove is not the same as ridge. Groove means a groove is a narrow channel, rhythm, or familiar routine.
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Read this model sentence: The drummer found a steady groove during the song. Clue words: drummer, found, steady. Underline clue words that show why groove fits instead of ridge. Now write one new sentence that shows groove without using the word groove. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show groove?
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