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Maya used a simple hack to remember the spelling rule.
What does Hack mean?
Hack means a clever shortcut or way to solve a problem.
Dictionary definition
A clever shortcut or practical solution; as a verb, to solve or change something in a clever way.
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The coding club shared a safe study hack for organizing notes.
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A useful hack should make a task easier without breaking rules or hurting anyone.
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MeaningHack means a clever shortcut or way to solve a problem.
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Synonyms
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shortcutA quicker way to do something.
tipA small piece of helpful advice.
Antonyms
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obstacleSomething that makes a task harder.
long wayA slower or less direct method.
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Word family
Hack word family
Base word
hack
noun
hacks
More than one shortcut or tip.
verb
hacking
Solving or changing something creatively in context.
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