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Kaleidoscope
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Simple meaning
What does Kaleidoscope mean?
A kaleidoscope shows colorful changing patterns.
Dictionary definition
A tube-shaped toy or tool that shows changing patterns of colors and shapes when you look through it.
Example sentences
Kaleidoscope in a sentence
easy
The kaleidoscope made bright star shapes.
medium
When I turned the kaleidoscope, the colored pieces formed a new pattern.
hard
The writer compared the busy market to a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, and movement.
Synonyms
Words like Kaleidoscope
pattern viewerUse to describe what the object does in simple words.
optical toyUse for a toy that works with light and sight.
Antonyms
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Word family
Kaleidoscope word family
Base word
kaleidoscope
adjective
kaleidoscopic
Describes something with many changing colors or patterns.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does kaleidoscope mean?
A kaleidoscope creates colorful patterns when you look through it.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses kaleidoscope correctly?
A kaleidoscope is connected to changing patterns and colors.
Practice 3
Which word is most related to kaleidoscope?
A kaleidoscope is known for colorful patterns.
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