easy
We visit the lake in summer.
What does Summer mean?
the warm season after spring.
Dictionary definition
The warm season of the year between spring and fall.
Example sentences
Summer in a sentence
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Summer days often have more daylight than winter days.
hard
The article compared summer weather patterns with changes in plants and animal behavior.
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Practice 1
What does summer mean?
Summer means the warm season after spring.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to summer?
Warm season is close in meaning to summer in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for summer?
Winter contrasts with summer in this context.
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Summer
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sum · er · strongest beat: sum
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WordSummer.
Partnoun.
MeaningSummer means the warm season after spring.
ExampleExample: We visit the lake in summer.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sum · er
- Strongest beat
- sum
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sum.
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Synonyms
Words like Summer
warm seasonA simple phrase for summer in many places.
vacation seasonUse when summer is connected to school breaks or travel.
sunny seasonUse when focusing on sunny weather.
Antonyms
Opposite words
winterThe cold season that contrasts with summer.
cold seasonA general contrast for summer in many places.
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Word family
Summer word family
Base word
summer
noun
summers
More than one summer.
adjective
summery
Like summer; warm, bright, or light.
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Student support
Understand Summer
Hint for students
the warm season after spring.
Common mix-up
Summer is not the same as winter. Summer means the warm season after spring.
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Read this model sentence: Summer days often have more daylight than winter days. Clue words: winter, days, often. Underline clue words that show why summer fits instead of winter. Now write one new sentence that shows summer without using the word summer. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show summer?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Summer days often have more daylight than winter days." Why does summer fit better than winter?
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