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Put the lid back on the jar.
What does Lid mean?
A lid is a cover for a container.
Dictionary definition
A cover for a container, such as a jar, box, or pot.
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Lid in a sentence
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Steam rose when Dad lifted the lid from the pot.
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A tight lid can help keep food fresh inside a container.
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What does lid mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to lid?
Cover is close in meaning to lid.
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Which sentence uses lid correctly?
This sentence uses lid as a cover.
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MeaningLid means A lid is a cover for a container.
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Synonyms
Words like Lid
coversomething placed over an opening
topthe upper cover or part of something
Antonyms
Opposite words
openingan uncovered space or gap
basethe bottom support of something
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Word family
Lid word family
Base word
lid
noun
lid
Base form.
noun
lids
More than one lid.
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Hint for students
A lid is a cover that goes on top of a container.
Common mix-up
Lid is not the same as cap in every sentence. A cap usually covers a bottle or pen, while a lid can cover many containers, jars, boxes, or pots.
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Write one sentence that shows lid without using the word lid. Model sentence: She snapped the cover onto the container before putting it in the fridge. Clue words: snapped the cover, container, fridge. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a cover for the top of something?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Put the lid back on the jar so the jam stays fresh." Why does lid fit better than handle?
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