easy
The obedient dog sat when asked.
What does Obedient mean?
Obedient means willing to follow rules or directions.
Dictionary definition
Willing to follow rules, directions, or requests.
Example sentences
Obedient in a sentence
medium
An obedient student follows class rules even when the teacher is helping someone else.
hard
The story shows how an obedient character can still learn to think for himself.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice obedient in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Obedient
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does obedient mean?
The correct sentence uses obedient in context.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to obedient?
Compliant is close in meaning to obedient.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses obedient correctly?
The correct sentence uses obedient in context.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Obedient
Voice settings
Sounds like
oh · bee · dee · unt · strongest beat: bee
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordObedient.
Partadjective.
MeaningObedient means willing to follow rules or directions.
ExampleExample: The obedient dog sat when asked.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- oh · bee · dee · unt
- Strongest beat
- bee
- Ending
- unt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bee.
Your turn
Say Obedient
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced obedient.
Synonyms
Words like Obedient
compliantUse when someone follows rules or requests.
dutifulUse when someone does what is expected or required.
Antonyms
Opposite words
disobedientUse when someone does not follow rules or directions.
defiantUse when someone openly refuses to obey.
Synonym practice
Want to practice obedient synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The obedient puppy sat when Nora asked," then compare close word choices. Practice obedient synonyms.
Word family
Obedient word family
Related words
Explore related words
Student support
Understand Obedient
Hint for students
Obedient means willing to follow rules or directions.
Common mix-up
Obedient is not the same as disobedient. Obedient means obedient means willing to follow rules or directions.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: An obedient student follows class rules even when the teacher is helping someone else. Clue words: rules, student, follows. Underline clue words that show why obedient fits instead of disobedient. Now write one new sentence that shows obedient without using the word obedient. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show obedient?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "An obedient student follows class rules even when the teacher is helping someone else." Why does obedient fit better than disobedient?
Learning activities
Practice Obedient and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice OBEDIENT” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice OBEDIENT
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with OBEDIENT
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice OBEDIENT
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes OBEDIENT.
Practice OBEDIENT
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words