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Sequence

noun

the order of steps or events.

8 letters 3 syllables

What does Sequence mean?

the order of steps or events.

Dictionary definition

The order in which things happen or appear.

Example sentences

Sequence in a sentence

easy

Put the cards in the correct sequence.

medium

A recipe follows a sequence of steps.

hard

The timeline helped students explain the sequence of events in the chapter.

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Practice 1

What does sequence mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sequence?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for sequence?

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Synonyms

Words like Sequence

orderClose in meaning when sequence means the order of steps or events.
seriesClose in meaning when sequence means the order of steps or events.
progressionClose in meaning when sequence means the order of steps or events.
Antonyms

Opposite words

disorderContrasts with sequence in the meaning the order of steps or events.
randomnessContrasts with sequence in the meaning the order of steps or events.
jumbleContrasts with sequence in the meaning the order of steps or events.
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Word family

Sequence word family

Base word

sequence

adjective

sequential

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