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Our class discussed preserve during science time.
What does Preserve mean?
to keep safe and protect over time.
Dictionary definition
To keep something safe and in good condition over time.
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Preserve in a sentence
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The article used preserve to explain how people affect nature.
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Writers can use preserve to describe environmental ideas clearly and responsibly.
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What does preserve mean?
Preserve means to keep safe and protect over time.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses preserve correctly?
The correct sentence uses preserve in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to preserve?
Protect is close in meaning to preserve.
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Preserve
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pri · zurv · strongest beat: zurv
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WordPreserve.
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MeaningPreserve means to keep safe and protect over time.
ExampleExample: Our class discussed preserve during science time.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pri · zurv
- Strongest beat
- zurv
- Ending
- zurv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on zurv.
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Word family
Preserve word family
Base word
preserve
verb
preserves
Keeps safe now or often.
noun
preservation
The act of keeping safe.
verb
preserved
Past-tense form.
verb
preserving
Present participle form.
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Hint for students
to keep safe and protect over time.
Common mix-up
Preserve is not the same as damage. Preserve means to keep safe and protect over time.
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Read this model sentence: The article used preserve to explain how people affect nature. Clue words: article, used, explain. Underline clue words that show attention, safety, checking, or avoiding mistakes. Now write one new sentence that shows preserve without using the word preserve. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show preserve?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The article used preserve to explain how people affect nature." Why does preserve fit better than damage?
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