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English is one language used in our class.
What does Language mean?
Language is how people share ideas with words or signs.
Dictionary definition
A system of words, signs, or sounds people use to communicate ideas and feelings.
Example sentences
Language in a sentence
medium
Body language can show feelings without words.
hard
Learning precise language helps writers explain ideas clearly and respectfully.
Writing practice
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Practice the meaning of Language
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does language mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of language.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to language?
Speech is close in meaning to language.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for language?
Silence contrasts with language.
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Language
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lang · gwij · strongest beat: lang
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WordLanguage.
Partnoun.
MeaningLanguage is how people share ideas with words or signs.
ExampleExample: English is one language used in our class.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lang · gwij
- Strongest beat
- lang
- Ending
- gwij
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lang.
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Synonyms
Words like Language
speechspoken language
communicationsharing information or ideas
wordsspoken or written units of language
Antonyms
Opposite words
Synonym practice
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Word family
Language word family
Base word
language
noun
language
Base form.
noun
languages
More than one language.
adjective
linguistic
Related to language.
Related words
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Student support
Understand Language
Hint for students
Language is how people share ideas with words or signs.
Common mix-up
Language is not the same as silence. Language means language is how people share ideas with words or signs.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: Body language can show feelings without words. Clue words: words, body, show. Underline clue words that show why language fits instead of silence. Now write one new sentence that shows language without using the word language. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show language?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Body language can show feelings without words." Why does language fit better than silence?
Learning activities
Practice Language and explore more word games
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Sentence Builder
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Write a sentence with LANGUAGE
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Spell Hive
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Vocabulary Match
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Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice LANGUAGE
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes LANGUAGE.
Practice LANGUAGE
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
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