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The dog left muddy paw prints on the floor.
What does Muddy mean?
Muddy means covered with mud or unclear.
Dictionary definition
covered with mud, full of mud, or not clear.
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Muddy in a sentence
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The stream became muddy after heavy rain.
hard
Too many extra details can make the main idea muddy and hard to follow.
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What does muddy mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to muddy?
Dirty is close in meaning to muddy in many contexts.
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Which word is an antonym or useful contrast for muddy?
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Muddy
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mud · ee · strongest beat: mud
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WordMuddy.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningMuddy means covered with mud or unclear.
ExampleExample: The dog left muddy paw prints on the floor.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- mud · ee
- Strongest beat
- mud
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mud.
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Word family
Muddy word family
Base word
muddy
adjective
muddier
More muddy.
adjective
muddiest
Most muddy.
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Hint for students
Muddy means covered with mud or full of wet dirt.
Common mix-up
Muddy is not the same as messy. Something muddy is specifically messy with wet dirt.
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Write one sentence that shows muddy without using the word muddy. Example: The soccer ball was covered in wet brown dirt after the game. Clue words: covered, wet brown dirt, after the game Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something covered with or full of wet dirt?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The dog’s paws were muddy after it ran through the wet yard." Why does muddy fit better than dusty?
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