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Hair
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HAIR
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Simple meaning
What does Hair mean?
Hair means the thin strands that grow on skin.
Dictionary definition
Thin strands that grow from the skin of people or animals.
Example sentences
Hair in a sentence
easy
She brushed her hair before school.
medium
The dog's hair was soft and curly.
hard
Writers may describe hair to help readers picture a character clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Hair
strandA thin piece of hair, thread, or similar material.
furHair that covers many animals.
locksA descriptive word for hair, especially in writing.
Antonyms
Opposite words
baldnessThe state of having little or no hair.
hairlessnessThe state of being without hair.
Word family
Hair word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is hair?
Hair grows from the skin of people and many animals.
Practice 2
Which word is most related to hair?
A strand can be one piece of hair.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hair correctly?
Hair fits a sentence about a person's or animal's body covering.
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