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The score was tied at halftime.
What does Score mean?
points in a game, or to get points.
Dictionary definition
The total points in a game, or to earn points.
Example sentences
Score in a sentence
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She scored the winning point.
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The chart asked students to track the score after each round.
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What does score mean?
Score means points in a game, or to get points.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to score?
Points is close in meaning to score in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for score?
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WordScore.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningScore means points in a game, or to get points.
ExampleExample: The score was tied at halftime.
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Synonyms
Words like Score
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Opposite words
missFail to earn points.
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Word family
Score word family
Base word
score
noun
scoring
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adjective
scored
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Hint for students
Score can mean the number of points in a game or test. In context, it may also mean music written for a performance.
Common mix-up
Score is not the same as goal. A goal can add points, but the score is the total number of points.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows score without using the word score. Model sentence: At the end of the quiz, Omar had 18 points out of 20. Clue words: end of the quiz, 18 points, out of 20 Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a total number of points or marks?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The final score was 3 to 2 after the soccer game." Why does score fit better than cheer?
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