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Standard

adjective

usual and generally accepted.

8 letters 2 syllables

What does Standard mean?

usual and generally accepted.

Dictionary definition

Accepted as normal, correct, or commonly used.

Example sentences

Standard in a sentence

easy

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medium

In the reading activity, standard helped us understand how language is used in context.

hard

Using standard in my paragraph made the meaning clearer for listeners and readers.

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Practice 1

What does standard mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to standard?

Practice 3

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Synonyms

Words like Standard

normalClose in meaning when standard means usual and generally accepted.
acceptedClose in meaning when standard means usual and generally accepted.
regularClose in meaning when standard means usual and generally accepted.
Antonyms

Opposite words

nonstandardContrasts with standard in the meaning usual and generally accepted.
irregularContrasts with standard in the meaning usual and generally accepted.
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Word family

Standard word family

Base word

standard

verb

standardize

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