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The monkey held the tree limb.
What does Limb mean?
A limb is an arm, leg, or large tree branch.
Dictionary definition
An arm or leg of a person or animal, or a large branch of a tree.
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Limb in a sentence
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A bird rested on a limb above the trail.
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The word limb can describe both a body part and a major branch of a tree.
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What does limb mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to limb?
A tree limb is a large branch.
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MeaningLimb means A limb is an arm, leg, or large tree branch.
ExampleExample: The monkey held the tree limb.
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Synonyms
Words like Limb
brancha part of a tree that grows from the trunk
arman upper body limb
Antonyms
Opposite words
trunkthe main stem of a tree, not a branch
body corethe main body, not an arm or leg
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Word family
Limb word family
Base word
limb
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limb
Base form.
noun
limbs
More than one limb.
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Hint for students
A limb is an arm, leg, or large tree branch.
Common mix-up
Limb is not the same as trunk. Limb means a limb is an arm, leg, or large tree branch.
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Read this model sentence: A bird rested on a limb above the trail. Clue words: bird, rested, above. Underline clue words that show why limb fits instead of trunk. Now write one new sentence that shows limb without using the word limb. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show limb?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A bird rested on a limb above the trail." Why does limb fit better than trunk?
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