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The coding program helped us draw a shape.
What does Program mean?
A program is a set of instructions or planned activities.
Dictionary definition
A set of instructions for a computer, or an organized plan of activities.
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Program in a sentence
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The library program meets every Saturday.
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Students learned that a computer program follows step-by-step instructions.
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What does program mean?
Program means a program is a set of instructions or planned activities.
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proh · gram · strongest beat: proh
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WordProgram.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningProgram means A program is a set of instructions or planned activities.
ExampleExample: The coding program helped us draw a shape.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- proh · gram
- Strongest beat
- proh
- Ending
- gram
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on proh.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
random actionSomething done without a plan.
manual taskA task done by hand instead of by a program.
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Word family
Program word family
Base word
program
verb
programmed
Wrote instructions for a computer.
noun
programming
The activity of writing computer instructions.
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Hint for students
A program is a set of instructions or planned activities.
Common mix-up
Program is not the same as random action. Program means a program is a set of instructions or planned activities.
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Read this model sentence: The library program meets every Saturday. Clue words: library, meets, every. Underline clue words that show why program fits instead of random action. Now write one new sentence that shows program without using the word program. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show program?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The library program meets every Saturday." Why does program fit better than random action?
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