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Pick a random card from the pile.
What does Random mean?
Random means chosen or happening without a pattern.
Dictionary definition
Random describes something chosen, happening, or arranged without a clear pattern or plan.
Example sentences
Random in a sentence
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In math, the class used a spinner to create random results for a probability chart.
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The scientist used a random sample so the survey would be fairer and less biased.
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What does random mean?
Random things are not chosen or arranged by a clear pattern.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of random?
Planned means decided ahead of time, the opposite of random.
Practice 3
Choose the best word: The teacher chose a ___ number for the game.
A number chosen without a pattern or plan is random.
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ran · duhm · strongest beat: ran
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WordRandom.
Partadjective.
MeaningRandom means chosen or happening without a pattern.
ExampleExample: Pick a random card from the pile.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ran · duhm
- Strongest beat
- ran
- Ending
- duhm
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ran.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
plannedPlanned means decided ahead of time, unlike random.
orderedOrdered means arranged in a clear pattern, unlike random.
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Word family
Random word family
Base word
random
adjective
random
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adjective
randomly
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randomness
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randomized
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