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Launch
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LAUNCH
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Simple meaning
What does Launch mean?
Launch means to start or send something off.
Dictionary definition
To start, send, or set something in motion; also, the beginning of a project or event.
Example sentences
Launch in a sentence
easy
The team will launch the model rocket.
medium
Our class helped launch a reading challenge.
hard
A careful launch plan helped the new project begin smoothly.
Synonyms
Words like Launch
startto begin something
send offto cause something to move or begin
Antonyms
Opposite words
stopto end or prevent movement
cancelto decide not to begin or continue
Word family
Launch word family
Base word
launch
verb
launch
Base verb form.
verb
launched
Started or sent off in the past.
verb
launching
Starting or sending off now.
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Quick practice
Try Launch
Practice 1
What does launch mean?
Launch means to start or send something off
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to launch?
To launch something can mean to start it.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses launch correctly?
This sentence uses launch to mean start a project.
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