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We did research before writing our animal report.
What does Research mean?
Research means studying to find facts.
Dictionary definition
Careful study done to find facts, answers, or new information.
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Research in a sentence
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The project required research from books and trusted websites.
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Careful research helps writers separate facts from guesses.
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What does research mean?
Research means studying to find facts.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to research?
Study is close to research in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: We did ____ before writing our animal report.
Research best completes the sentence.
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WordResearch.
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MeaningResearch means studying to find facts.
ExampleExample: We did research before writing our animal report.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ree · surch / ri · surch
- Strongest beat
- ree
- Ending
- surch
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ree.
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Synonyms
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guessingUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
rumorUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Word family
Research word family
Base word
research
verb
researches
Studies carefully now or often.
verb
researched
Studied carefully in the past.
noun
researcher
A person who does research.
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Hint for students
Research means studying to find facts.
Common mix-up
Research is not the same as guessing. Research means research means studying to find facts.
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