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The nimble cat jumped onto the fence.
What does Nimble mean?
Nimble means quick and light in movement.
Dictionary definition
Able to move quickly, lightly, and easily.
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Her nimble fingers tied the small knot.
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A nimble athlete can change direction quickly without losing balance.
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What does nimble mean?
Able to move quickly, lightly, and easily.
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Quick is close in meaning to nimble.
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WordNimble.
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MeaningNimble means quick and light in movement.
ExampleExample: The nimble cat jumped onto the fence.
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- Syllables
- nim · bul
- Strongest beat
- nim
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nim.
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Nimble word family
Base word
nimble
adjective
nimbler
More nimble.
adjective
nimblest
Most nimble.
adverb
nimbly
In a quick, light, and easy way.
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