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The crown had a blue jewel in the center.
What does Jewel mean?
A jewel is a precious stone or decoration.
Dictionary definition
A precious stone or a decorative object made with precious stones.
Example sentences
Jewel in a sentence
medium
The museum displayed a bright jewel from an old necklace.
hard
The author compared the shining lake to a jewel in the valley.
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What does jewel mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to jewel?
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Jewel
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joo · ul · strongest beat: joo
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WordJewel.
Partnoun.
MeaningJewel means A jewel is a precious stone or decoration.
ExampleExample: The crown had a blue jewel in the center.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- joo · ul
- Strongest beat
- joo
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on joo.
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Synonyms
Words like Jewel
Antonyms
Opposite words
pebbleUse for a small ordinary stone.
plain objectUse for something without decoration or shine.
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Word family
Jewel word family
Base word
jewel
noun
jewels
Plural form for more than one jewel.
adjective
jeweled
Decorated with jewels.
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Hint for students
A jewel is a precious stone or decoration.
Common mix-up
Jewel is not the same as pebble. Jewel means a jewel is a precious stone or decoration.
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Read this model sentence: The museum displayed a bright jewel from an old necklace. Clue words: museum, displayed, bright. Underline clue words that show why jewel fits instead of pebble. Now write one new sentence that shows jewel without using the word jewel. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show jewel?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The museum displayed a bright jewel from an old necklace." Why does jewel fit better than pebble?
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