Simple meaning
What does Hem mean?
Hem means the lower finished edge of fabric.
Dictionary definition
The finished edge at the bottom of clothing.
Example sentences
Hem in a sentence
easy
The story used hem to describe what a character was wearing.
medium
In class, we discussed how hem changes the meaning of a description.
hard
The passage gave visual details, and hem helped readers picture the scene.
Synonyms
Words like Hem
itemUse for a thing or piece in a set.
appearanceUse for how something looks.
Antonyms
Opposite words
uncoveredUse when clothing or covering is not present.
plainUse for not decorative or detailed.
Word family
Hem word family
Base word
hem
noun
hems
Plural form of hem when used as a countable noun.
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What does hem mean?
Hem means hem means the lower finished edge of fabric.
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