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Each student had a unique idea for the poster.
What does Unique mean?
Unique means different from everything else.
Dictionary definition
One of a kind, unlike anything else in a noticeable way.
Example sentences
Unique in a sentence
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Her unique style made the story easy to recognize.
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The character's unique voice gave the novel a strong identity.
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What does unique mean?
Unique means unique means different from everything else.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unique?
Distinctive is close in meaning to unique in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of unique?
Ordinary contrasts with unique in this dictionary entry.
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Unique
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yoo · neek · strongest beat: neek
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WordUnique.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnique means different from everything else.
ExampleExample: Each student had a unique idea for the poster.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- yoo · neek
- Strongest beat
- neek
- Ending
- neek
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on neek.
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Synonyms
Words like Unique
distinctiveUse for qualities that stand out clearly.
specialUse for something not ordinary.
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Word family
Unique word family
Base word
unique
adverb
uniquely
In this manner (when used).
noun
uniqueness
State or quality (when used).
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Hint for students
Unique means one of a kind or noticeably different from everything else. It points to something special that stands out.
Common mix-up
Unique is stronger than different. Two things can be different, but unique means something is one of a kind or especially distinctive.
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Write one sentence that shows unique without using the word unique. Then underline the clue words that show one-of-a-kind qualities, a special feature, or something that stands out. Example: No other poster had a moving paper wheel in the center. Clue words: no other poster, moving paper wheel, center Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something one of a kind or clearly different from the rest?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Her unique style made the story easy to recognize." Why does unique fit better than ordinary?
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