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I packed lunch in a reusable container.
What does Reusable mean?
Reusable means able to be used again.
Dictionary definition
Able to be used again instead of being thrown away after one use.
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Reusable in a sentence
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Reusable bags can reduce the need for single-use plastic bags.
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Choosing reusable materials can help a classroom create less waste over time.
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What does reusable mean?
Reusable means able to be used again.
Practice 2
Which word is most opposite in meaning to reusable?
Disposable is the opposite because it is meant to be thrown away after use.
Practice 3
Choose the best word: I packed lunch in a ___ container.
A container that can be used again is reusable.
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Reusable
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ree · yoo · zuh · bul · strongest beat: yoo
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WordReusable.
Partadjective.
MeaningReusable means able to be used again.
ExampleExample: I packed lunch in a reusable container.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ree · yoo · zuh · bul
- Strongest beat
- yoo
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on yoo.
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Synonyms
Words like Reusable
refillableUse for something that can be filled and used again.
washableUse for something that can be cleaned and reused.
multiuseUse for something designed for more than one use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
single-useA contrast because single-use items are meant to be used once.
disposableA contrast because disposable items are meant to be thrown away.
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Word family
Reusable word family
Base word
reusable
verb
reuse
To use again.
verb
reused
Used again in the past.
verb
reusing
Using again now.
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