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Put a label on your notebook so you know it is yours.
What does Label mean?
A label is a tag or word that tells what something is.
Dictionary definition
A word, tag, or mark that names, describes, or identifies something.
Example sentences
Label in a sentence
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The chart used a label to identify each plant part.
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Writers sometimes label diagrams so readers can understand the information quickly.
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Practice 1
What does label mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of label.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to label?
Tag is close in meaning to label.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for label?
Blank contrasts with label.
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lay · buhl · strongest beat: lay
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WordLabel.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningLabel means A label is a tag or word that tells what something is.
ExampleExample: Put a label on your notebook so you know it is yours.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lay · buhl
- Strongest beat
- lay
- Ending
- buhl
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lay.
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Synonyms
Words like Label
Antonyms
Opposite words
blanknot marked or named
unlabeledhaving no identifying word or tag
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Word family
Label word family
Base word
label
noun
label
Base form.
noun
labels
More than one label.
verb
labeled
Marked with a label.
verb
labeling
Adding a label.
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Student support
Understand Label
Hint for students
A label is a tag or word that tells what something is.
Common mix-up
Label is not the same as blank. Label means a label is a tag or word that tells what something is.
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Read this model sentence: The chart used a label to identify each plant part. Clue words: chart, used, identify. Underline clue words that show why label fits instead of blank. Now write one new sentence that shows label without using the word label. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show label?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The chart used a label to identify each plant part." Why does label fit better than blank?
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