easy
The lazy cat slept in the sun.
What does Lazy mean?
Lazy means not wanting to work or use effort.
Dictionary definition
Not willing to work, move, or use effort when effort is needed.
Example sentences
Lazy in a sentence
medium
It is okay to rest, but lazy habits can make chores harder later.
hard
The story used lazy to show how a character avoided responsibility.
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What does lazy mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of lazy.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lazy?
Idle is close in meaning to lazy.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for lazy?
Hardworking contrasts with lazy.
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lay · zee · strongest beat: lay
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WordLazy.
Partadjective.
MeaningLazy means not wanting to work or use effort.
ExampleExample: The lazy cat slept in the sun.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lay · zee
- Strongest beat
- lay
- Ending
- zee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lay.
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Synonyms
Words like Lazy
Antonyms
Opposite words
hardworkingwilling to work with effort
activemoving or doing things
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Word family
Lazy word family
Base word
lazy
adjective
lazy
Base form.
adjective
lazier
More lazy.
adjective
laziest
Most lazy.
noun
laziness
The state of being lazy.
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Hint for students
Lazy means not wanting to work or use effort.
Common mix-up
Lazy is not the same as hardworking. Lazy means lazy means not wanting to work or use effort.
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Read this model sentence: It is okay to rest, but lazy habits can make chores harder later. Clue words: okay, rest, but. Underline clue words that show why lazy fits instead of hardworking. Now write one new sentence that shows lazy without using the word lazy. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lazy?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "It is okay to rest, but lazy habits can make chores harder later." Why does lazy fit better than hardworking?
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