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Rain tapped on the roof all night.
What does Roof mean?
A roof is the top cover of a building.
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The top covering of a building or vehicle that protects what is inside.
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The workers repaired the roof before winter.
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A strong roof helps protect a home from wind, rain, and snow.
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What does roof mean?
Roof means the top cover of a building.
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Which word is most opposite in meaning to roof?
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MeaningRoof means A roof is the top cover of a building.
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floorThe floor is the bottom surface inside a room.
foundationA foundation supports a building from below.
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roof
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roof
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