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The quotation came from the first paragraph.
What does Quotation mean?
A quotation is exact copied words.
Dictionary definition
The exact words taken from what someone said or wrote.
Example sentences
Quotation in a sentence
medium
Use quotation marks around the author’s exact words.
hard
A strong essay explains why each quotation supports the main idea.
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Practice 1
What does quotation mean?
A quotation repeats the exact words from a source.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to quotation?
Quote is a shorter word for quotation.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of quotation?
A paraphrase restates an idea in new words instead of copying exact words.
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Quotation
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kwoh · tay · shun · strongest beat: tay
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WordQuotation.
Partnoun.
MeaningQuotation means A quotation is exact copied words.
ExampleExample: The quotation came from the first paragraph.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kwoh · tay · shun
- Strongest beat
- tay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tay.
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Synonyms
Words like Quotation
Antonyms
Opposite words
paraphraseAn idea restated in your own words.
summaryA shorter version of the main ideas.
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Word family
Quotation word family
Base word
quotation
noun
quotation
Exact words taken from a source.
noun
quotations
More than one quotation.
noun
quote
A shorter word for quotation.
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