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Oak

noun

Oak is a large tree with acorns and strong wood.

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What does Oak mean?

Oak is a large tree with acorns and strong wood.

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Dictionary definition

A large tree that produces acorns and has strong wood.

Example sentences

Oak in a sentence

easy

An oak grew beside the school path.

medium

The old oak gave shade to the picnic table.

hard

Scientists can study an oak tree to learn about forests and habitats.

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Practice 1

What does oak mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses oak correctly?

Practice 3

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Oak

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Synonyms

Words like Oak

treeUse for a tall plant with a trunk.
hardwoodUse for strong wood from certain trees.
Antonyms

Opposite words

saplingUse for a young tree, not a full-grown oak.
shrubUse for a smaller woody plant.
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Word family

Oak word family

Base word

oak

adjective

oaken

Made of oak wood.

noun

acorn

The nut produced by an oak tree.

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