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The toy maker carved a wooden train.
What does Maker mean?
A maker is someone or something that creates.
Dictionary definition
a person or thing that makes something.
Example sentences
Maker in a sentence
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Our class invited a maker to explain how she designs tools.
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The label can tell readers who the maker of an object or product is.
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Practice 1
What does maker mean?
Maker means someone or something that creates
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to maker?
Creator is close in meaning to maker.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for maker?
User gives a helpful contrast for understanding maker.
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Maker
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may · ker · strongest beat: may
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WordMaker.
Partnoun.
MeaningMaker means A maker is someone or something that creates.
ExampleExample: The toy maker carved a wooden train.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- may · ker
- Strongest beat
- may
- Ending
- ker
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on may.
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Synonyms
Words like Maker
creatorsomeone who makes something
buildersomeone who builds or puts parts together
Antonyms
Opposite words
usersomeone who uses something instead of making it
buyersomeone who purchases something
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Hint for students
A maker is someone or something that creates.
Common mix-up
Maker is not the same as user. Maker means a maker is someone or something that creates.
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Read this model sentence: Our class invited a maker to explain how she designs tools. Clue words: class, invited, explain. Underline clue words that show why maker fits instead of user. Now write one new sentence that shows maker without using the word maker. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show maker?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Our class invited a maker to explain how she designs tools." Why does maker fit better than user?
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