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Frogs lived near the pond.
What does Pond mean?
A pond is a small body of still water.
Dictionary definition
A small body of still water, usually smaller than a lake.
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The pond reflected the trees on a calm morning.
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A healthy pond can support plants, insects, fish, and birds.
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Pond means a pond is a small body of still water.
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MeaningPond means A pond is a small body of still water.
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Synonyms
Words like Pond
poolA small area of water.
waterholeA small natural place where water collects.
Antonyms
Opposite words
desertA dry area with little water.
dry landLand without standing water.
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Pond word family
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pond
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ponds
More than one pond.
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A pond is a small body of still water.
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Pond is not the same as desert. Pond means a pond is a small body of still water.
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