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I like to relax with a book after school.
What does Relax mean?
Relax means to calm down or rest.
Dictionary definition
To become calm, less tense, or more comfortable.
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Deep breathing can help your body relax before a performance.
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Taking short breaks helps students relax and return to work with better focus.
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What does relax mean?
Relax means to calm down or rest.
Practice 2
Choose the best word: I like to ___ with a book after school.
Reading quietly after school is a way to calm down or rest.
Practice 3
Which word is the noun form related to relax?
Relaxation is the noun for the state or act of relaxing.
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ri · laks · strongest beat: laks
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WordRelax.
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MeaningRelax means to calm down or rest.
ExampleExample: I like to relax with a book after school.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ri · laks
- Strongest beat
- laks
- Ending
- laks
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on laks.
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tenseTense means tight or not relaxed.
worryWorry is a contrast because it is not calm.
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Relax word family
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relax
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relax
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relaxes
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