Simple meaning
What does Root mean?
a root is the main meaning part of a word.
Dictionary definition
The core part of a word that holds its main meaning.
Example sentences
Root in a sentence
easy
In transport, "port" is a root linked to carry.
medium
Knowing roots can help you guess word meaning.
hard
A root may combine with prefixes and suffixes to build new words.
Synonyms
Words like Root
base word partThe main part before added endings or beginnings.
word coreThe central meaning piece of a word.
Antonyms
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Word family
Root word family
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Practice 1
What is a root in a word?
root means a root is the main meaning part of a word.
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Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.