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The rusty nail was brown and rough.
What does Rusty mean?
Rusty means covered with rust or out of practice.
Dictionary definition
Covered with rust; also, not as skilled as before because of lack of practice.
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Rusty in a sentence
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After a long break, my piano skills felt rusty.
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The word rusty can describe both an old metal object and a skill that needs practice.
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What does rusty mean?
Rusty can describe metal with rust or a skill that needs practice.
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Which word can be an antonym of rusty when talking about a skill?
A practiced skill is strong, while a rusty skill needs practice.
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Choose the best word: My spelling felt ____ after the long break.
Rusty best completes the sentence.
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WordRusty.
Partadjective.
MeaningRusty means covered with rust or out of practice.
ExampleExample: The rusty nail was brown and rough.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- rus · tee
- Strongest beat
- rus
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rus.
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Synonyms
Words like Rusty
corrodedUse for metal damaged by rust or chemical change.
out of practiceUse for a skill that has not been used recently.
wornUse for something that looks old or used.
Antonyms
Opposite words
polishedUse for a clean, shiny, or well-practiced state.
practicedUse for a skill that is strong from use.
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Word family
Rusty word family
Base word
rusty
adjective
rustier
More rusty.
adjective
rustiest
Most rusty.
noun
rust
A reddish coating that forms on metal.
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