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Hearth
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Simple meaning
What does Hearth mean?
A hearth is the area around a fireplace.
Dictionary definition
The floor or area in front of a fireplace; it can also suggest the warmth and comfort of home.
Example sentences
Hearth in a sentence
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The cat slept near the warm hearth.
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The family gathered by the hearth on a cold evening.
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In older stories, the hearth often represents home, comfort, and family life.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
cold outdoorsA place away from indoor warmth.
open fieldAn outdoor space, unlike a fireplace area.
Word family
Hearth word family
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Practice 1
What is a hearth?
A hearth is connected to a fireplace and the warmth of home.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to hearth?
A hearth is the area around a fireplace.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hearth correctly?
Hearth fits a sentence about warmth near a fireplace.
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