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The printer made a copy of the report.
What does Printer mean?
A printer is a machine that prints on paper.
Dictionary definition
A machine that puts words or pictures from a computer onto paper.
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Printer in a sentence
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We checked the printer before printing the poster.
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A printer uses ink or toner to place text on paper.
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Printer means a printer is a machine that prints on paper.
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print · er · strongest beat: print
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WordPrinter.
Partnoun.
MeaningPrinter means A printer is a machine that prints on paper.
ExampleExample: The printer made a copy of the report.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- print · er
- Strongest beat
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on print.
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Synonyms
Words like Printer
printing machineA machine used to print documents.
output deviceA device that produces information from a computer.
Antonyms
Opposite words
scannerA device that copies paper into a computer.
screenA display that shows information without printing it.
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Hint for students
A printer is a machine that prints on paper.
Common mix-up
Printer is not the same as scanner. Printer means a printer is a machine that prints on paper.
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Read this model sentence: We checked the printer before printing the poster. Clue words: printing, checked, poster. Underline clue words that show why printer fits instead of scanner. Now write one new sentence that shows printer without using the word printer. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show printer?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We checked the printer before printing the poster." Why does printer fit better than scanner?
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