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The class read a legend about a brave traveler.
What does Legend mean?
A legend is a famous story or a greatly admired person.
Dictionary definition
A traditional story from the past, or a person famous for great achievements.
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Legend in a sentence
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The athlete became a legend after many years of success.
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Some legends mix real history with imaginative details passed down over time.
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What does legend mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to legend?
Myth is close in meaning to legend.
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Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for legend?
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Legend
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WordLegend.
Partnoun.
MeaningLegend means A legend is a famous story or a greatly admired person.
ExampleExample: The class read a legend about a brave traveler.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lej · uhnd
- Strongest beat
- lej
- Ending
- uhnd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lej.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
factsomething known to be true
ordinary personsomeone not widely famous
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Word family
Legend word family
Base word
legend
noun
legend
Base form.
noun
legends
More than one legend.
adjective
legendary
Very famous or connected to legends.
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Hint for students
A legend is a famous story or a greatly admired person.
Common mix-up
Legend is not the same as fact. Legend means a legend is a famous story or a greatly admired person.
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Read this model sentence: The athlete became a legend after many years of success. Clue words: athlete, became, many. Underline clue words that show why legend fits instead of fact. Now write one new sentence that shows legend without using the word legend. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show legend?
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