Simple meaning
What does Lock mean?
A lock is used to keep something closed.
Dictionary definition
a device used to keep something closed or secure.
Example sentences
Lock in a sentence
easy
We learned the meaning of lock in our vocabulary notebook.
medium
The reading passage used lock while describing everyday home tasks.
hard
In class discussion, we compared how lock appears in stories, forms, and practical life vocabulary.
Synonyms
Words like Lock
itemClose in meaning in many contexts.
objectClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
absenceHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
emptyHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Lock word family
Base word
lock
noun
lock
Base form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does lock mean?
LOCK means a lock is used to keep something closed.
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