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She opened her mouth to speak.
What does Mouth mean?
Your mouth is the part of your face used to eat and speak.
Dictionary definition
the opening in the face used for eating, speaking, and breathing.
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Mouth in a sentence
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The dentist checked each student's mouth carefully.
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Clear speech often depends on how the tongue, teeth, and mouth work together.
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What does mouth mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to mouth?
Oral Opening is close in meaning to mouth in many contexts.
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Which word is an antonym or useful contrast for mouth?
Silence contrasts with mouth.
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MeaningMouth means Your mouth is the part of your face used to eat and speak.
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Synonyms
Words like Mouth
oral openingthe opening used for speech and eating
jawsthe mouth area, especially the bones and opening
Antonyms
Opposite words
silencea useful contrast for speaking with the mouth
closed lipsa mouth position that is not open
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Word family
Mouth word family
Base word
mouth
noun
mouths
Plural form for more than one mouth.
noun
mouthful
An amount that fills the mouth.
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Hint for students
The mouth is the part of the face used for eating, speaking, and breathing.
Common mix-up
Mouth is not the same as teeth. Teeth are inside the mouth; the mouth includes the lips, tongue, and opening.
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Write one sentence that shows mouth without using the word mouth. Example: He used the opening in his face to speak and chew. Clue words: opening in his face, speak, chew Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the face part used for eating or talking?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Nora opened her mouth to take a bite of the apple." Why does mouth fit better than ear?
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