easy
Joining the club was easy.
What does Joining mean?
Joining means connecting or becoming part of something.
Dictionary definition
Connecting things together or becoming part of a group.
Example sentences
Joining in a sentence
medium
The bridge was joining the two paths.
hard
The instructions showed how joining the pieces carefully made the model stronger.
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What does joining mean?
Joining means connecting or becoming part of something.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses joining correctly?
The correct sentence uses joining in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to joining?
Connecting is close in meaning to joining.
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Joining
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joy · ning · strongest beat: joy
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WordJoining.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningJoining means connecting or becoming part of something.
ExampleExample: Joining the club was easy.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- joy · ning
- Strongest beat
- joy
- Ending
- ning
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on joy.
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Synonyms
Words like Joining
connectingUse for linking things together.
unitingUse for bringing people or things together.
Antonyms
Opposite words
separatingUse for moving things apart.
dividingUse for splitting something into parts.
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Hint for students
Joining means connecting or becoming part of something.
Common mix-up
Joining is not the same as separating. Joining means joining means connecting or becoming part of something.
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Read this model sentence: The bridge was joining the two paths. Clue words: bridge, two, paths. Underline clue words that show why joining fits instead of separating. Now write one new sentence that shows joining without using the word joining. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show joining?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The bridge was joining the two paths." Why does joining fit better than separating?
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