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I made a list of books to read.
What does List mean?
A list is a set of items written in order.
Dictionary definition
A set of words, names, or items written one after another; also, to write items that way.
Example sentences
List in a sentence
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Please list three reasons for your answer.
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A clear list can help readers organize details and compare information.
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What does list mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to list?
A list can be a written record of items.
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Which sentence uses list correctly?
This sentence uses list as a set of written items.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningList means A list is a set of items written in order.
ExampleExample: I made a list of books to read.
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Synonyms
Words like List
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Opposite words
blank pagea page with no items written
random pileitems not organized in a list
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Word family
List word family
Base word
list
noun
list
A set of written items.
verb
listed
Wrote in a list in the past.
noun
listing
An item or group of items in a list.
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Hint for students
A list is a set of items written in order.
Common mix-up
List is not the same as blank page. List means a list is a set of items written in order.
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Read this model sentence: Please list three reasons for your answer. Clue words: three, reasons, your. Underline clue words that show direction, order, or position. Now write one new sentence that shows list without using the word list. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show list?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Please list three reasons for your answer." Why does list fit better than blank page?
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