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Her spelling showed improvement after practice.
What does Improvement mean?
Improvement means a change that makes something better.
Dictionary definition
A change that makes something better, or the process of becoming better.
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Improvement in a sentence
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The new plan was an improvement because it saved time.
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Steady improvement often comes from small changes repeated over time.
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What does improvement mean?
Improvement means progress or a better result.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses improvement correctly?
Skills can show improvement through practice.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of improvement?
Decline means getting worse, which contrasts with improvement.
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WordImprovement.
Partnoun.
MeaningImprovement means a change that makes something better.
ExampleExample: Her spelling showed improvement after practice.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- im · proov · munt
- Strongest beat
- proov
- Ending
- munt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on proov.
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Word family
Improvement word family
Base word
improvement
noun
improvements
Changes that make something better.
verb
improve
To make or become better.
adjective
improved
Made better than before.
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Improvement means a change that makes something better.
Common mix-up
Improvement is not the same as decline. Improvement means improvement means a change that makes something better.
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Read this model sentence: The new plan was an improvement because it saved time. Clue words: new, plan, because. Underline clue words that show why improvement fits instead of decline. Now write one new sentence that shows improvement without using the word improvement. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show improvement?
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