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Lid
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Simple meaning
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.
Example sentences
Lid in a sentence
easy
Put the lid back on the jar.
medium
Steam rose when Dad lifted the lid from the pot.
hard
A tight lid can help keep food fresh inside a container.
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
Word family
Lid word family
Base word
lid
noun
lid
Base form.
noun
lids
More than one lid.
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Practice 1
What does lid mean?
Lid means a cover for a container.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lid?
A lid is a cover for a container.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses lid correctly?
This sentence uses lid as a cover.
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