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The magnet stuck to the fridge door.
What does Magnet mean?
A magnet pulls some metals toward it.
Dictionary definition
an object that attracts certain metals.
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Magnet in a sentence
medium
A magnet can attract paper clips made with iron.
hard
The experiment showed how a magnet can pull some metals without touching them.
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What does magnet mean?
Magnet means A magnet pulls some metals toward it.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to magnet?
Attractor is close in meaning to magnet.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a contrast for magnet?
Nonmagnetic Object contrasts with magnet.
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WordMagnet.
Partnoun.
MeaningMagnet means A magnet pulls some metals toward it.
ExampleExample: The magnet stuck to the fridge door.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- mag · net
- Strongest beat
- mag
- Ending
- net
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mag.
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Synonyms
Words like Magnet
attractorCan be used as a similar word for magnet in some contexts.
magnetic objectCan be used as a similar word for magnet in some contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
nonmagnetic objectCan be used as a contrast for magnet in some contexts.
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Hint for students
A magnet is an object that pulls certain metals toward it or sticks to them.
Common mix-up
Magnet is not the same as glue. A magnet attracts certain metals; glue sticks materials together with a sticky substance.
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Write one sentence that shows magnet without using the word magnet. Model sentence: The small object pulled paper clips across the desk. Clue words: pulled, paper clips, across the desk. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show an object attracting metal?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The magnet stuck to the refrigerator door." Why does magnet fit better than sticker?
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