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The puppy began to shuffle across the smooth floor.
What does Shuffle mean?
to move slowly or mix things into a new order.
Dictionary definition
To move with short dragging steps, or to mix items so their order changes.
Example sentences
Shuffle in a sentence
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Shuffle the cards before starting the game.
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The teacher asked students to shuffle the word cards to make a new sentence.
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Practice 1
What does shuffle mean?
Shuffle can mean to walk with short steps or mix items into a new order.
Practice 2
Which word is closest to shuffle when talking about cards?
To shuffle cards means to mix their order.
Practice 3
Which word can contrast with shuffle?
Sort contrasts with shuffle because sorting creates order instead of mixing things randomly.
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WordShuffle.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningShuffle means to move slowly or mix things into a new order.
ExampleExample: The puppy began to shuffle across the smooth floor.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- shuf · ul
- Strongest beat
- shuf
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on shuf.
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Word family
Shuffle word family
Base word
shuffle
verb
shuffles
Moves slowly or mixes items.
verb
shuffled
Moved or mixed in the past.
verb
shuffling
Moving or mixing now.
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Hint for students
to move slowly or mix things into a new order.
Common mix-up
Shuffle is not the same as sort. Shuffle means to move slowly or mix things into a new order.
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Read this model sentence: Shuffle the cards before starting the game. Clue words: cards, starting, game. Underline clue words that show direction, order, or position. Now write one new sentence that shows shuffle without using the word shuffle. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show shuffle?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Shuffle the cards before starting the game." Why does shuffle fit better than sort?
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