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Draw a square on the grid paper.
What does Square mean?
a four-sided shape with equal sides.
Dictionary definition
A shape with four equal sides and four right angles.
Example sentences
Square in a sentence
medium
Each side of the square has the same length.
hard
In geometry, a square is also a rectangle because it has four right angles.
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Practice 1
What does square mean in geometry?
A square has four equal sides and four right angles.
Practice 2
Which phrase is closest to square?
Box Shape is close in meaning to square.
Practice 3
Which shape is a useful contrast for square?
Circle contrasts with square because it has no straight sides or corners.
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WordSquare.
Partnoun, adjective.
MeaningSquare means a four-sided shape with equal sides.
ExampleExample: Draw a square on the grid paper.
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Synonyms
Words like Square
box shapeA simple way to describe a square shape.
quadrilateralA math word for a four-sided shape.
equal-sided rectangleA precise way to describe a square.
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Word family
Square word family
Base word
square
noun
squares
More than one square.
verb
squared
Multiplied a number by itself in math.
adverb
squarely
Directly or evenly.
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Hint for students
a four-sided shape with equal sides.
Common mix-up
Square is not the same as circle. Square means a four-sided shape with equal sides.
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Read this model sentence: Each side of the square has the same length. Clue words: each, side, same. Underline clue words that show why square fits instead of circle. Now write one new sentence that shows square without using the word square. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show square?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Each side of the square has the same length." Why does square fit better than circle?
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