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The lion rested in the shade.
What does Lion mean?
A lion is a large wild cat.
Dictionary definition
A large wild cat with a strong body; male lions often have a mane.
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Lion in a sentence
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A male lion may have a thick mane around its head.
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In a pride, lions live and work together in a social group.
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What does lion mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to lion?
A lion is a kind of big cat.
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WordLion.
Partnoun.
MeaningLion means A lion is a large wild cat.
ExampleExample: The lion rested in the shade.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ly · un
- Strongest beat
- ly
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ly.
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Synonyms
Words like Lion
big cata large member of the cat family
wild cata cat that lives in the wild
Antonyms
Opposite words
house cata small pet cat
prey animalan animal that may be hunted by predators
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A lion is a large wild cat.
Common mix-up
Lion is not the same as house cat. Lion means a lion is a large wild cat.
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Read this model sentence: A male lion may have a thick mane around its head. Clue words: male, may, thick. Underline clue words that show why lion fits instead of house cat. Now write one new sentence that shows lion without using the word lion. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lion?
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