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The statue was carved from marble.
What does Marble mean?
Marble is a smooth stone or a small glass game ball.
Dictionary definition
a smooth stone used in buildings and art, or a small glass ball used in games.
Example sentences
Marble in a sentence
medium
He rolled a marble across the floor.
hard
The museum label explained how marble can be shaped and polished for sculpture.
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What does marble mean?
Marble means marble is a smooth stone or a small glass game ball.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to marble?
Stone is close in meaning to marble.
Practice 3
Which word is a helpful opposite or contrast for marble?
Soft clay is a useful contrast for understanding marble.
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Marble
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WordMarble.
Partnoun.
MeaningMarble is a smooth stone or a small glass game ball.
ExampleExample: The statue was carved from marble.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- mar · buhl
- Strongest beat
- mar
- Ending
- buhl
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mar.
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Synonyms
Words like Marble
Antonyms
Opposite words
soft claya soft moldable material
papera thin flexible material
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Word family
Marble word family
Base word
marble
noun
marbles
Small glass balls used in games, or pieces of marble.
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Hint for students
Marble is a smooth stone or a small glass game ball.
Common mix-up
Marble is not the same as soft clay. Marble means marble is a smooth stone or a small glass game ball.
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Read this model sentence: He rolled a marble across the floor. Clue words: rolled, across, floor. Underline clue words that show why marble fits instead of soft clay. Now write one new sentence that shows marble without using the word marble. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show marble?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "He rolled a marble across the floor." Why does marble fit better than soft clay?
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