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Bring your materials to class.
What does Materials mean?
Materials are items needed for a task or lesson.
Dictionary definition
the tools, papers, supplies, or resources needed for a task or lesson.
Example sentences
Materials in a sentence
medium
The art materials included paper, glue, and markers.
hard
The project plan listed all materials needed before students began building.
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What does materials mean?
Materials means Materials are items needed for a task or lesson.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to materials?
Supplies is close in meaning to materials.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a contrast for materials?
Shortage contrasts with materials.
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muh · teer · ee · ulz · strongest beat: teer
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WordMaterials.
Partnoun.
MeaningMaterials are items needed for a task or lesson.
ExampleExample: Bring your materials to class.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- muh · teer · ee · ulz
- Strongest beat
- teer
- Ending
- ulz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on teer.
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Synonyms
Words like Materials
suppliesCan be used as a similar word for materials in some contexts.
resourcesCan be used as a similar word for materials in some contexts.
itemsCan be used as a similar word for materials in some contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
shortageCan be used as a contrast for materials in some contexts.
missing suppliesCan be used as a contrast for materials in some contexts.
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Word family
Materials word family
Base word
material
noun
materials
Supplies or resources needed for a task.
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