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It is polite to say thank you.
What does Polite mean?
respectful, kind, and well-mannered.
Dictionary definition
Showing good manners and respect for other people.
Example sentences
Polite in a sentence
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The polite guest waited for a turn to speak.
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A polite disagreement can still show respect for another idea.
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What does polite mean?
Polite means respectful, kind, and well-mannered.
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Which sentence uses polite correctly?
The correct sentence uses polite in a way that matches its meaning.
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Which word is closest in meaning to polite?
Respectful is close in meaning to polite.
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Polite
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puh · lyte · strongest beat: lyte
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WordPolite.
Partadjective.
MeaningPolite means respectful, kind, and well-mannered.
ExampleExample: It is polite to say thank you.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- puh · lyte
- Strongest beat
- lyte
- Ending
- lyte
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lyte.
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Synonyms
Words like Polite
respectfulUse when someone shows care for others.
courteousUse for formal or careful good manners.
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Word family
Polite word family
Base word
polite
adjective
politer
More polite.
adjective
politest
Most polite.
adverb
politely
In a polite way.
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Understand Polite
Hint for students
respectful, kind, and well-mannered.
Common mix-up
Polite is not the same as rude. Polite means respectful, kind, and well-mannered.
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Read this model sentence: The polite guest waited for a turn to speak. Clue words: guest, waited, turn. Underline clue words that show why polite fits instead of rude. Now write one new sentence that shows polite without using the word polite. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show polite?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The polite guest waited for a turn to speak." Why does polite fit better than rude?
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