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Lamp

noun

A lamp is something that gives light.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Lamp mean?

A lamp is something that gives light.

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Dictionary definition

A device that gives light.

Example sentences

Lamp in a sentence

easy

The lamp was on beside my bed.

medium

We used a desk lamp to read the small print.

hard

The old lamp made the room feel warm while the students worked quietly.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Lamp

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What is a lamp?

Practice 2

Which word is related to lamp?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses lamp correctly?

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Lamp

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LAMP

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Synonyms

Words like Lamp

lightSomething that helps people see.
lanternA portable light with a cover or handle.
Antonyms

Opposite words

darknessThe absence of light.
shadowA darker area made when light is blocked.
Synonym practice

Want to practice lamp synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The lamp glowed beside the bed," then compare close word choices. Practice lamp synonyms.

Word family

Lamp word family

Base word

lamp

noun

lamp

Base form.

noun

lamps

More than one light-giving device.

Related words
Student support

Understand Lamp

Hint for students

A lamp is something that gives light.

Common mix-up

Lamp is not the same as darkness. Lamp means a lamp is something that gives light.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: We used a desk lamp to read the small print. Clue words: used, desk, read. Underline clue words that show why lamp fits instead of darkness. Now write one new sentence that shows lamp without using the word lamp. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lamp?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We used a desk lamp to read the small print." Why does lamp fit better than darkness?