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Plug the lamp into the outlet.
What does Outlet mean?
An outlet can be a power socket or a place where something comes out.
Dictionary definition
A place where something comes out or is released; often, a wall socket for electrical power.
Example sentences
Outlet in a sentence
medium
The stream found an outlet into the lake.
hard
Art can be an outlet for creative ideas and feelings.
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Practice 1
What does outlet mean?
The correct sentence uses outlet in context.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to outlet?
Socket is close in meaning to outlet.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses outlet correctly?
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Outlet
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owt · let · strongest beat: owt
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WordOutlet.
Partnoun.
MeaningOutlet means An outlet can be a power socket or a place where something comes out.
ExampleExample: Plug the lamp into the outlet.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- owt · let
- Strongest beat
- owt
- Ending
- let
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on owt.
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Outlet word family
Base word
outlet
noun
outlets
More than one outlet.
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Hint for students
An outlet can be a power socket or a place where something comes out.
Common mix-up
Outlet is not the same as inlet. Outlet means an outlet can be a power socket or a place where something comes out.
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Read this model sentence: The stream found an outlet into the lake. Clue words: stream, found, into. Underline clue words that show why outlet fits instead of inlet. Now write one new sentence that shows outlet without using the word outlet. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show outlet?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The stream found an outlet into the lake." Why does outlet fit better than inlet?
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