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Our topic today is animal habitats.
What does Topic mean?
the subject being discussed or written about.
Dictionary definition
A topic is the subject or main idea that people talk, write, read, or learn about.
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Topic in a sentence
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Choose one topic for your research project.
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A clear topic helps writers stay focused and helps readers know what to expect.
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Practice 1
What does topic mean?
A topic is the subject of a discussion, text, or lesson.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to topic?
Subject is close in meaning to topic in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of topic?
Off-Topic Idea contrasts with topic in this dictionary entry.
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WordTopic.
Partnoun.
MeaningTopic means the subject being discussed or written about.
ExampleExample: Our topic today is animal habitats.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- top · ik
- Strongest beat
- top
- Ending
- ik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on top.
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Synonyms
Words like Topic
Antonyms
Opposite words
off-topic ideaSomething not related to the subject.
irrelevanceSomething that does not matter to the topic.
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Word family
Topic word family
Base word
topic
noun
topic
The subject being discussed or written about.
noun
topics
More than one topic.
adjective
topical
Related to a topic or current subject.
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Understand Topic
Hint for students
the subject being discussed or written about.
Common mix-up
Topic is not the same as off-topic idea. Topic means the subject being discussed or written about.
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Read this model sentence: Choose one topic for your research project. Clue words: choose, one, your. Underline clue words that show why topic fits instead of off-topic idea. Now write one new sentence that shows topic without using the word topic. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show topic?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Choose one topic for your research project." Why does topic fit better than off-topic idea?
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