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The salsa was mild, not spicy.
What does Mild mean?
Mild means gentle or not strong.
Dictionary definition
gentle, not strong, or not severe.
Example sentences
Mild in a sentence
medium
We had mild weather during the picnic.
hard
The doctor said the symptoms were mild and should improve with rest.
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What does mild mean?
Mild means mild means gentle or not strong.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to mild?
Gentle is close in meaning to mild.
Practice 3
Which word is a helpful opposite or contrast for mild?
Strong is a useful contrast for understanding mild.
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WordMild.
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MeaningMild means gentle or not strong.
ExampleExample: The salsa was mild, not spicy.
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Mild word family
Base word
mild
adjective
milder
More mild.
adjective
mildest
Most mild.
adverb
mildly
In a mild way.
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Mild means gentle or not strong.
Common mix-up
Mild is not the same as strong. Mild means mild means gentle or not strong.
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Read this model sentence: We had mild weather during the picnic. Clue words: weather, during, picnic. Underline clue words that show why mild fits instead of strong. Now write one new sentence that shows mild without using the word mild. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show mild?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We had mild weather during the picnic." Why does mild fit better than strong?
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