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Lava
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Simple meaning
What does Lava mean?
Lava is hot melted rock from a volcano.
Dictionary definition
Hot melted rock that flows from a volcano.
Example sentences
Lava in a sentence
easy
The volcano released glowing lava.
medium
Scientists studied how lava cooled into rock.
hard
The earth science article explained how flowing lava can change the shape of land.
Synonyms
Words like Lava
molten rockRock that is melted by heat.
magmaMelted rock below Earth's surface.
Antonyms
Opposite words
solid rockRock that is hard and not melted.
iceFrozen water and much colder than lava.
Word family
Lava word family
Base word
lava
noun
lava
Base form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is lava?
Lava is melted rock that reaches Earth's surface.
Practice 2
Which word is related to lava?
Lava can flow from a volcano.
Practice 3
Which phrase contrasts with lava?
Lava is melted rock; solid rock is not melted.
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