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Indent
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Simple meaning
What does Indent mean?
to move a line inward.
Dictionary definition
to start a line of writing farther from the edge, or the space made that way.
Example sentences
Indent in a sentence
easy
Indent the first line of the paragraph.
medium
The writer used an indent to show where a new paragraph began.
hard
In formal writing, an indent can help readers see the structure of a text.
Synonyms
Words like Indent
set inUse for moving text inward from the edge.
spaceUse for a blank area in writing or layout.
Antonyms
Opposite words
alignUse when text lines up evenly at the edge.
outdentUse for moving text back outward.
Word family
Indent word family
Base word
indent
verb
indent
Base form.
adjective
indented
Moved inward from the edge.
noun
indentation
The inward space at the start of a line.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does indent mean?
Indent means to move a line inward.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses indent correctly?
The correct sentence uses indent in a meaningful context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to indent?
Set In is close in meaning to indent in many contexts.
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