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My cousin goes to preschool.
What does Preschool mean?
Preschool is a program for young children before elementary school.
Dictionary definition
A school or program for young children before they begin regular elementary school.
Example sentences
Preschool in a sentence
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The preschool classroom had books, blocks, and art supplies.
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Preschool activities often help children practice sharing, listening, and early reading skills.
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What does preschool mean?
Preschool means preschool is a program for young children before elementary school.
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Early Learning Program is close in meaning to preschool.
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Preschool
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pree · skool · strongest beat: pree
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WordPreschool.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningPreschool is a program for young children before elementary school.
ExampleExample: My cousin goes to preschool.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pree · skool
- Strongest beat
- pree
- Ending
- skool
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pree.
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Synonyms
Words like Preschool
early learning programA program for young children before regular school.
nursery schoolA school for young children.
Antonyms
Opposite words
elementary schoolSchool for older children after preschool.
high schoolSchool for much older students.
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Word family
Preschool word family
Base word
preschool
noun
preschooler
A child who attends preschool.
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Hint for students
Preschool is a program for young children before elementary school.
Common mix-up
Preschool is not the same as elementary school. Preschool means preschool is a program for young children before elementary school.
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