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The team played in a national tournament.
What does National mean?
National means related to a country.
Dictionary definition
Related to a whole country or nation.
Example sentences
National in a sentence
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A national holiday is observed across a country.
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National symbols can help people recognize shared history and identity.
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What does national mean?
National describes something connected to a whole country.
Practice 2
Which word can contrast with national?
Local describes a smaller area, while national relates to a whole country.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses national correctly?
This sentence uses national to mean related to a country.
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National
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nash · uh · nuhl · strongest beat: nash
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WordNational.
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MeaningNational means related to a country.
ExampleExample: The team played in a national tournament.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- nash · uh · nuhl
- Strongest beat
- nash
- Ending
- nuhl
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nash.
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Synonyms
Words like National
countrywideUse for something across a whole country.
nationwideUse for something happening throughout a nation.
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Word family
National word family
Base word
nation
adverb
nationally
Across or throughout a country.
noun
nationality
A person's legal connection to a country.
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Hint for students
National means related to a country.
Common mix-up
National is not the same as local. National means national means related to a country.
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Read this model sentence: A national holiday is observed across a country. Clue words: country, holiday, observed. Underline clue words that show why national fits instead of local. Now write one new sentence that shows national without using the word national. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show national?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A national holiday is observed across a country." Why does national fit better than local?
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