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The school posted the official schedule.
What does Official mean?
Official means formally approved.
Dictionary definition
Approved by a person, group, or organization with authority; also, a person with an official role.
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An official announcement explained the new rule.
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The official checked the score before the game continued.
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WordOfficial.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningOfficial means formally approved.
ExampleExample: The school posted the official schedule.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · fish · ul
- Strongest beat
- fish
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fish.
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Synonyms
Words like Official
formalUse when something is approved or done in the proper way.
authorizedUse when something has permission from the right authority.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unofficialUse when something is not formally approved.
informalUse when something is casual or not official.
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Word family
Official word family
Base word
official
adverb
officially
In an approved or formal way.
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Official means formally approved.
Common mix-up
Official is not the same as unofficial. Official means official means formally approved.
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