WordHive Learning Dictionary

Join

verb

Join means to connect or become part of something.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Join mean?

Join means to connect or become part of something.

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Dictionary definition

To connect things together or become part of a group.

Example sentences

Join in a sentence

easy

Please join our reading circle.

medium

We used tape to join the two pieces of paper.

hard

The bridge helped join the two sides of the river.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Join

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does join mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses join correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to join?

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Join

Voice settings
Sounds like

JOYN

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Join

connectUse for linking things together.
uniteUse for bringing people or things together.
Antonyms

Opposite words

separateUse for moving things apart.
divideUse for splitting something into parts.
Synonym practice

Want to practice join synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Please join the group at the table," then compare close word choices. Practice join synonyms.

Word family

Join word family

Base word

join

verb

joined

Connected or became part of something in the past.

verb

joining

Connecting or becoming part of something now.

Related words
Student support

Understand Join

Hint for students

Join means to connect or become part of something.

Common mix-up

Join is not the same as separate. Join means join means to connect or become part of something.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: We used tape to join the two pieces of paper. Clue words: used, tape, two. Underline clue words that show why join fits instead of separate. Now write one new sentence that shows join without using the word join. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show join?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We used tape to join the two pieces of paper." Why does join fit better than separate?