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Use tape to fix the torn paper.
What does Tape mean?
a sticky strip, or to fasten or record something.
Dictionary definition
Tape is a sticky strip used to hold things together, and to tape something means to fasten, cover, or record it with tape or recording equipment.
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We taped the poster to the classroom wall.
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The students planned to tape their presentation so they could review it later.
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What does tape mean?
Tape means a sticky strip, or to fasten or record something.
Practice 2
Which word is a useful opposite or contrast for tape?
Detach is a contrast because detach means to separate something rather than fasten it.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: We used ____ to fix the torn paper.
Tape best completes the sentence.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningTape means a sticky strip, or to fasten or record something.
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Tape word family
Base word
tape
noun
tape
A sticky strip used to hold things together.
noun
tapes
More than one roll, strip, or recording.
verb
taped
Fastened or recorded.
verb
taping
Fastening or recording now.
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