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A puddle formed after the rain.
What does Puddle mean?
a puddle is a small pool of water.
Dictionary definition
A small pool of water on the ground.
Example sentences
Puddle in a sentence
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The child stepped around the muddy puddle on the path.
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Puddles can show where water collects after rain or melting snow.
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pud · ul · strongest beat: pud
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WordPuddle.
Partnoun.
MeaningPuddle means a puddle is a small pool of water.
ExampleExample: A puddle formed after the rain.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pud · ul
- Strongest beat
- pud
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pud.
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Synonyms
Words like Puddle
poolA small amount of liquid gathered in one place.
water patchA simple phrase for water on the ground.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dry spotA place without water.
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Word family
Puddle word family
Base word
puddle
noun
puddles
More than one puddle.
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Hint for students
a puddle is a small pool of water.
Common mix-up
Puddle is not the same as dry spot. Puddle means a puddle is a small pool of water.
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Read this model sentence: The child stepped around the muddy puddle on the path. Clue words: child, stepped, around. Underline clue words that show why puddle fits instead of dry spot. Now write one new sentence that shows puddle without using the word puddle. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show puddle?
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