WordHive Learning Dictionary

Title

noun

the name of a work, person, or position.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Title mean?

the name of a work, person, or position.

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Dictionary definition

A title is the name of a book, story, article, song, assignment, person, or position.

Example sentences

Title in a sentence

easy

Write the title at the top of your page.

medium

The title of the book made me want to read it.

hard

A clear title helps readers predict what a text might be about.

Writing practice

Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice title in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.

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Practice the meaning of Title

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does title mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to title?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym of title?

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Title

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Sounds like

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Synonyms

Words like Title

nameWhat something or someone is called.
headingA title or label at the top of a section.
labelA word or phrase that identifies something.
Antonyms

Opposite words

untitledHaving no title.
namelessHaving no name.
Synonym practice

Want to practice title synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The title of the story was short," then compare close word choices. Practice title synonyms.

Word family

Title word family

Base word

title

noun

title

The name of a work or position.

noun

titles

More than one title.

adjective

titled

Given a title.

Related words
Student support

Understand Title

Hint for students

the name of a work, person, or position.

Common mix-up

Title is not the same as untitled. Title means the name of a work, person, or position.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The title of the book made me want to read it. Clue words: book, made, want. Underline clue words that show direction, order, or position. Now write one new sentence that shows title without using the word title. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show title?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The title of the book made me want to read it." Why does title fit better than untitled?