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What does Ingredient mean?
An ingredient is one part of a recipe.
Dictionary definition
An ingredient is one item used to make a food or drink.
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Ingredient in a sentence
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The passage used ingredient to add meaning to the topic.
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Practice 1
What does ingredient mean?
Ingredient means one part of a recipe.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to ingredient?
component is close in meaning to ingredient in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses ingredient correctly?
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Ingredient
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in · gree · dee · unt · strongest beat: gree
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WordIngredient.
Partnoun.
MeaningIngredient means An ingredient is one part of a recipe.
ExampleExample: We learned how to use ingredient in a clear sentence.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · gree · dee · unt
- Strongest beat
- gree
- Ending
- unt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gree.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
finished dishThe completed food, not one part.
whole mealThe complete result.
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Word family
Ingredient word family
Base word
ingredient
noun
ingredient
One item used to make a food, drink, or mixture.
noun
ingredients
More than one item used in a recipe or mixture.
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Hint for students
An ingredient is one part of a recipe.
Common mix-up
Ingredient is not the same as finished dish. Ingredient means an ingredient is one part of a recipe.
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Read this model sentence: The passage used ingredient to add meaning to the topic. Clue words: passage, used, add. Underline clue words that show why ingredient fits instead of finished dish. Now write one new sentence that shows ingredient without using the word ingredient. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show ingredient?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The passage used ingredient to add meaning to the topic." Why does ingredient fit better than finished dish?
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