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Please paraphrase the sentence in your own words.
What does Paraphrase mean?
to restate in your own words.
Dictionary definition
To say or write an idea again using different words with the same meaning.
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Paraphrase in a sentence
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A good paraphrase keeps the meaning but changes the wording.
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Practice 1
What does paraphrase mean?
Paraphrase means to restate in your own words.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses paraphrase correctly?
The correct sentence uses paraphrase in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to paraphrase?
Reword is close in meaning to paraphrase.
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Paraphrase
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par · uh · frayz · strongest beat: par
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WordParaphrase.
Partverb.
MeaningParaphrase means to restate in your own words.
ExampleExample: Please paraphrase the sentence in your own words.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- par · uh · frayz
- Strongest beat
- par
- Ending
- frayz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on par.
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Word family
Paraphrase word family
Base word
paraphrase
verb
paraphrases
Third-person singular form.
verb
paraphrased
Past-tense form.
verb
paraphrasing
Present participle form.
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