easy
We repaired the torn poster.
What does Repair mean?
Repair means fix something broken.
Dictionary definition
To fix something that is broken or damaged; also the act of fixing it.
Example sentences
Repair in a sentence
medium
The bike needed a quick repair.
hard
Early repair can prevent bigger damage later.
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Practice 1
What does repair mean?
Repair means fix something broken.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to repair?
Fix is close to repair in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: We need to ____ the loose shelf.
Repair best completes the sentence.
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Repair
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ri · pair · strongest beat: pair
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WordRepair.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningRepair means fix something broken.
ExampleExample: We repaired the torn poster.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · pair
- Strongest beat
- pair
- Ending
- pair
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pair.
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Word family
Repair word family
Base word
repair
verb
repairs
Present-tense form of repair.
verb
repaired
Past-tense form of repair.
verb
repairing
-ing form of repair.
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Hint for students
Repair means fix something broken.
Common mix-up
Repair is not the same as break. Repair means repair means fix something broken.
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Read this model sentence: The bike needed a quick repair. Clue words: bike, needed, quick. Underline clue words that show why repair fits instead of break. Now write one new sentence that shows repair without using the word repair. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show repair?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The bike needed a quick repair." Why does repair fit better than break?
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