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Tea

noun

a drink made with hot water and leaves or herbs.

3 letters 1 syllable

What does Tea mean?

a drink made with hot water and leaves or herbs.

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Dictionary definition

Tea is a drink made by soaking tea leaves or herbs in hot water.

Example sentences

Tea in a sentence

easy

Dad poured warm tea into a mug.

medium

Mint tea can be made by soaking mint leaves in hot water.

hard

The article explained how different cultures prepare and share tea.

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Practice the meaning of Tea

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does tea mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to tea?

Practice 3

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Mint ____ can be made by soaking mint leaves in hot water.

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Tea

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Sounds like

TEE

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Tea

herbal drinkUse for a drink made by soaking herbs in hot water.
brewUse for a drink made by steeping leaves or grounds.
infusionA formal word for a drink made by soaking plant parts in liquid.
Antonyms

Opposite words

solid foodUse as a contrast for something eaten, not drunk.
cold waterA different drink that is not usually made by steeping leaves.
dry leavesTea leaves before they are made into a drink.
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Word family

Tea word family

Base word

tea

noun

tea

A drink made by soaking leaves or herbs in hot water.

noun

teas

Different kinds of tea.

noun

teapot

A pot used for making or serving tea.

noun

teaspoon

A small spoon or measurement used in cooking.

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