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The character will retreat across the field.
What does Retreat mean?
Retreat means move back.
Dictionary definition
To move back or withdraw from a place or situation.
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Retreat in a sentence
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In science class, we watched how objects retreat over time.
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Writers use words like retreat to show clear movement and direction in a scene.
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What does retreat mean?
Retreat means move back.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to retreat?
Withdraw is close to retreat in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The character will ____ across the field.
Retreat best completes the sentence.
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WordRetreat.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningRetreat means move back.
ExampleExample: The character will retreat across the field.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · treet
- Strongest beat
- treet
- Ending
- treet
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on treet.
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Synonyms
Words like Retreat
withdrawUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
move backUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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Word family
Retreat word family
Base word
retreat
verb
retreats
Present-tense form of retreat.
verb
retreated
Past-tense form of retreat.
verb
retreating
-ing form of retreat.
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Hint for students
Retreat means move back.
Common mix-up
Retreat is not the same as advance. Retreat means retreat means move back.
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Read this model sentence: In science class, we watched how objects retreat over time. Clue words: science, class, watched. Underline clue words that show direction, order, or position. Now write one new sentence that shows retreat without using the word retreat. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show retreat?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In science class, we watched how objects retreat over time." Why does retreat fit better than advance?
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