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Necklace

noun

A necklace is jewelry worn around the neck.

8 letters 2 syllables

What does Necklace mean?

A necklace is jewelry worn around the neck.

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Dictionary definition

A piece of jewelry worn around the neck.

Example sentences

Necklace in a sentence

easy

She wore a blue necklace.

medium

The necklace in the story was a gift from her grandmother.

hard

The author mentioned the necklace to help readers picture the character's outfit.

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Practice the meaning of Necklace

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does necklace mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to necklace?

Practice 3

Which word is an opposite or useful contrast for necklace?

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Necklace

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Sounds like

nek · lis · strongest beat: nek

Synonyms

Words like Necklace

chainUse for some necklaces made of linked metal.
pendantUse for an ornament that hangs from a necklace.
Antonyms

Opposite words

bare neckUse as a contrast when no necklace is worn.
plain collarUse as a contrast for something not decorative.
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Word family

Necklace word family

Base word

necklace

noun

necklaces

More than one necklace.

noun

neck

The body part a necklace is worn around.

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