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Try not to panic during the drill.
What does Panic mean?
panic is sudden strong fear.
Dictionary definition
A sudden strong fear that can make it hard to think clearly.
Example sentences
Panic in a sentence
medium
The loud noise caused a moment of panic in the room.
hard
Taking slow breaths can help people think clearly when panic begins.
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What does panic mean?
Panic means panic is sudden strong fear.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses panic correctly?
The correct sentence uses panic in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to panic?
Alarm is close in meaning to panic.
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pan · ik · strongest beat: pan
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WordPanic.
Partnoun, verb.
Meaningpanic is sudden strong fear.
ExampleExample: Try not to panic during the drill.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pan · ik
- Strongest beat
- pan
- Ending
- ik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pan.
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Synonyms
Words like Panic
alarmA feeling of sudden worry or warning.
fearA feeling that something may be dangerous or wrong.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmA peaceful and steady feeling.
confidenceA feeling of trust in what you can do.
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Word family
Panic word family
Base word
panic
verb
panicked
Felt sudden strong fear.
verb
panicking
Feeling sudden strong fear.
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Hint for students
panic is sudden strong fear.
Common mix-up
Panic is not the same as calm. Panic means panic is sudden strong fear.
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Read this model sentence: The loud noise caused a moment of panic in the room. Clue words: loud, noise, caused. Underline clue words that show why panic fits instead of calm. Now write one new sentence that shows panic without using the word panic. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show panic?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The loud noise caused a moment of panic in the room." Why does panic fit better than calm?
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