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The caterpillar looked hairy under the magnifying glass.
What does Hairy mean?
Hairy means covered with hair.
Dictionary definition
Covered with hair or having a lot of hair.
Example sentences
Hairy in a sentence
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The hairy dog left fur on the blanket.
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In science writing, hairy can describe an animal's body covering clearly and simply.
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What does hairy mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hairy?
Furry is close in meaning to hairy in this context.
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Which word is an antonym of hairy?
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WordHairy.
Partadjective.
MeaningHairy means covered with hair.
ExampleExample: The caterpillar looked hairy under the magnifying glass.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hair · ee
- Strongest beat
- hair
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hair.
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Synonyms
Words like Hairy
furryCovered with soft hair or fur.
shaggyHaving long or messy hair or fur.
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Hint for students
Hairy means covered with hair or hair-like strands. It describes how something looks or feels.
Common mix-up
Hairy is not the same as messy. Something can be neat and still be hairy if it is covered with hair.
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Write one sentence that shows hairy without using the word hairy. Model sentence: The dog's legs were covered with thick, shaggy strands. Clue words: covered, thick, shaggy strands Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something covered with hair or hair-like fibers?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The caterpillar looked hairy because tiny bristles covered its body." Why does hairy fit better than smooth?
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