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The window was shaped like a rectangle.
What does Rectangle mean?
A rectangle is a four-sided shape with square corners.
Dictionary definition
A four-sided shape with four right angles and opposite sides that are equal.
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Rectangle in a sentence
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We measured the length and width of each rectangle.
hard
A rectangle always has four right angles, even when it is long and narrow.
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What does rectangle mean?
Rectangle means a four-sided shape with square corners.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to rectangle?
Quadrilateral is close to rectangle in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The window was shaped like a ____.
Rectangle best completes the sentence.
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Rectangle
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WordRectangle.
Partnoun.
MeaningRectangle means A rectangle is a four-sided shape with square corners.
ExampleExample: The window was shaped like a rectangle.
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- rek · tang · gul
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- Ending
- gul
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- Put a little extra energy on rek.
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Synonyms
Words like Rectangle
quadrilateralUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
four-sided shapeUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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circleUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Rectangle word family
Base word
rectangle
noun
rectangles
More than one rectangle.
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