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The magnet seemed to repel the other magnet.
What does Repel mean?
Repel means push away.
Dictionary definition
To push away, drive back, or keep something from coming close.
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Repel in a sentence
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Some plants repel insects with strong smells.
hard
The science lesson showed that like magnetic poles repel each other.
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What does repel mean?
Repel means push away.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to repel?
Push Away is close to repel in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The magnet seemed to ____ the other magnet.
Repel best completes the sentence.
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WordRepel.
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MeaningRepel means push away.
ExampleExample: The magnet seemed to repel the other magnet.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ri · pel
- Strongest beat
- pel
- Ending
- pel
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pel.
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Synonyms
Words like Repel
push awayUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
drive backUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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Word family
Repel word family
Base word
repel
verb
repels
Present-tense form of repel.
verb
repeled
Past-tense form of repel.
verb
repeling
-ing form of repel.
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