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She made a quick sketch of the bird.
What does Sketch mean?
A sketch is a quick drawing of an idea.
Dictionary definition
A quick, simple drawing that shows the main idea of something.
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Sketch in a sentence
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The artist used a sketch before starting the final painting.
hard
A rough sketch can help a designer test an idea before building it.
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What does sketch mean?
Sketch means a sketch is a quick drawing of an idea.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sketch?
Draft drawing is close in meaning to sketch in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for sketch?
Final artwork contrasts with sketch in this context.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningSketch means A sketch is a quick drawing of an idea.
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Synonyms
Words like Sketch
draft drawingAn early, simple drawing.
outlineBasic lines showing shape and plan.
Antonyms
Opposite words
final artworkA completed polished piece.
detail paintingA fully finished image.
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Word family
Sketch word family
Base word
sketch
verb
sketched
Drew quickly in the past.
verb
sketching
Drawing quickly now.
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A sketch is a quick drawing of an idea.
Common mix-up
Sketch is not the same as final artwork. Sketch means a sketch is a quick drawing of an idea.
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Read this model sentence: The artist used a sketch before starting the final painting. Clue words: final, painting, artist. Underline clue words that show why sketch fits instead of final artwork. Now write one new sentence that shows sketch without using the word sketch. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show sketch?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The artist used a sketch before starting the final painting." Why does sketch fit better than final artwork?
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