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The gate latch clicked shut.
What does Latch mean?
A latch is a small fastener that keeps something closed.
Dictionary definition
A small fastener for a door or gate; also to close or fasten with one.
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Latch in a sentence
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Please latch the door before leaving the shed.
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The instructions showed how the latch keeps the box closed during travel.
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What does latch mean?
Latch means a latch is a small fastener that keeps something closed.
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Which word is closest in meaning to latch?
Fastener is close in meaning to latch.
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WordLatch.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningLatch means A latch is a small fastener that keeps something closed.
ExampleExample: The gate latch clicked shut.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
openingA space or act of becoming open.
releaseLetting something go or become free.
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Word family
Latch word family
Base word
latch
noun
latch
Base form.
verb
latched
Closed or fastened with a latch.
verb
latching
Closing or fastening with a latch.
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A latch is a small fastener that keeps something closed.
Common mix-up
Latch is not the same as opening. Latch means a latch is a small fastener that keeps something closed.
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Read this model sentence: Please latch the door before leaving the shed. Clue words: door, leaving, shed. Underline clue words that show why latch fits instead of opening. Now write one new sentence that shows latch without using the word latch. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show latch?
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