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The parcel arrived at the front door.
What does Parcel mean?
A parcel is a wrapped package.
Dictionary definition
A wrapped package that can be carried, mailed, or delivered.
Example sentences
Parcel in a sentence
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She wrote the address clearly on the parcel.
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The story used parcel to describe something wrapped and sent through the mail.
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Practice 1
What is a parcel?
The correct answer matches the meaning of parcel.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to parcel?
Package is close in meaning to parcel.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses parcel correctly?
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Parcel
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par · sul · strongest beat: par
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WordParcel.
Partnoun.
MeaningParcel means A parcel is a wrapped package.
ExampleExample: The parcel arrived at the front door.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- par · sul
- Strongest beat
- par
- Ending
- sul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on par.
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Synonyms
Words like Parcel
Antonyms
Opposite words
loose itemSomething not wrapped or packed.
unwrapped objectAn item without covering or packaging.
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Word family
Parcel word family
Base word
parcel
noun
parcels
Plural form used for more than one parcel.
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Understand Parcel
Hint for students
A parcel is a wrapped package.
Common mix-up
Parcel is not the same as loose item. Parcel means a parcel is a wrapped package.
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Read this model sentence: She wrote the address clearly on the parcel. Clue words: wrote, address, clearly. Underline clue words that show why parcel fits instead of loose item. Now write one new sentence that shows parcel without using the word parcel. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show parcel?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She wrote the address clearly on the parcel." Why does parcel fit better than loose item?
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