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The resilient plant grew again after the storm.
What does Resilient mean?
Resilient means able to bounce back.
Dictionary definition
Able to recover or keep going after difficulty.
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A resilient learner keeps trying after a mistake.
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The story shows how a resilient character adapts during difficult changes.
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What does resilient mean?
Resilient means able to bounce back.
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Which word is closest in meaning to resilient?
Tough is close to resilient in this main meaning.
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WordResilient.
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MeaningResilient means able to bounce back.
ExampleExample: The resilient plant grew again after the storm.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ri · zil · yunt
- Strongest beat
- zil
- Ending
- yunt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on zil.
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fragileUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
weakUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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resiliently
In a resilient way.
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