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The parade passed our school.
What does Parade mean?
a parade is a public march or celebration.
Dictionary definition
A public celebration where people, vehicles, or performers move along a route.
Example sentences
Parade in a sentence
medium
The band played music during the holiday parade.
hard
People lined the street to watch the parade move through town.
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What does parade mean?
Parade means a parade is a public march or celebration.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses parade correctly?
The correct sentence uses parade in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to parade?
Procession is close in meaning to parade.
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Parade
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puh · rayd · strongest beat: rayd
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WordParade.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningParade means a parade is a public march or celebration.
ExampleExample: The parade passed our school.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- puh · rayd
- Strongest beat
- rayd
- Ending
- rayd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rayd.
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Synonyms
Words like Parade
processionA group moving together in an organized way.
marchA steady walk by a group.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnessA lack of movement.
private eventAn event not open to the public.
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Word family
Parade word family
Base word
parade
verb
paraded
Moved in a parade or displayed proudly.
verb
parading
Moving as part of a parade.
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Hint for students
a parade is a public march or celebration.
Common mix-up
Parade is not the same as stillness. Parade means a parade is a public march or celebration.
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Read this model sentence: The band played music during the holiday parade. Clue words: band, played, music. Underline clue words that show why parade fits instead of stillness. Now write one new sentence that shows parade without using the word parade. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show parade?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The band played music during the holiday parade." Why does parade fit better than stillness?
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