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The child released the butterfly into the garden.
What does Release mean?
Release means let go or make available.
Dictionary definition
To let go of something, set it free, or make it available.
Example sentences
Release in a sentence
medium
The school will release the schedule on Monday.
hard
The final chapter releases information that changes how readers understand the story.
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Practice 1
What does release mean?
Release means let go or make available.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to release?
Let Go is close to release in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Please ____ the balloon string gently.
Release best completes the sentence.
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Release
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ri · lees · strongest beat: lees
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WordRelease.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningRelease means let go or make available.
ExampleExample: The child released the butterfly into the garden.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · lees
- Strongest beat
- lees
- Ending
- lees
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lees.
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Synonyms
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Word family
Release word family
Base word
release
verb
releases
Present-tense form of release.
verb
released
Past-tense form of release.
verb
releasing
-ing form of release.
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Hint for students
Release means let go or make available.
Common mix-up
Release is not the same as hold. Release means release means let go or make available.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The school will release the schedule on Monday. Clue words: school, will, schedule. Underline clue words that show why release fits instead of hold. Now write one new sentence that shows release without using the word release. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show release?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The school will release the schedule on Monday." Why does release fit better than hold?
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