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Knit
Sounds like
NIT
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Simple meaning
What does Knit mean?
Knit means to make something from yarn by looping it together.
Dictionary definition
To make fabric or clothing by looping yarn together with needles, or to join closely.
Example sentences
Knit in a sentence
easy
Grandma will knit a warm scarf.
medium
The club learned how to knit hats for winter.
hard
The author used knit to describe how the team became closely connected.
Synonyms
Words like Knit
weaveUse for making fabric by crossing threads or yarn.
joinUse when knit means to bring things closely together.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unravelUse when yarn or fabric comes apart.
separateUse when things move apart instead of joining.
Word family
Knit word family
Base word
knit
verb
knits
Makes by looping yarn now or often.
verb
knitted
Made by knitting in the past.
noun
knitting
The activity of making fabric with yarn and needles.
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Quick practice
Try Knit
Practice 1
What does knit mean?
Knit often means to make fabric or clothing with yarn.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses knit correctly?
A scarf can be made by knitting.
Practice 3
Which word can be an antonym of knit?
Unravel means to come apart, which contrasts with knit.
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