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The jacket was made from soft material.
What does Material mean?
Material means what something is made of.
Dictionary definition
the substance something is made from.
Example sentences
Material in a sentence
medium
Wood is a useful material for building shelves.
hard
The science lesson compared how each material reacted to heat and water.
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What does material mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to material?
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Which word or phrase is a contrast for material?
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WordMaterial.
Partnoun.
MeaningMaterial means what something is made of.
ExampleExample: The jacket was made from soft material.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- muh · teer · ee · uhl
- Strongest beat
- teer
- Ending
- uhl
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on teer.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Material word family
Base word
material
noun
materials
Supplies or resources needed for a task.
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Hint for students
Material means the substance something is made from, such as cotton, wood, metal, or plastic. It can also mean information used for learning or work.
Common mix-up
Material is not the same as fabric every time. Fabric is one kind of material; material can be cloth, metal, plastic, wood, or information.
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Write one sentence that shows material without using the word material. Model sentence: The table was built from smooth wood instead of metal. Clue words: built from, smooth wood, instead of metal. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show what something is made from or the information used for a task?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The backpack is made from waterproof material." Why does material fit better than color?
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