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The directions were vague.
What does Vague mean?
Vague means unclear or not specific.
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Vague means not clear, not exact, or not specific enough.
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A vague answer does not give enough details to solve the problem.
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What does vague mean?
Vague means vague means unclear or not specific.
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Which word is closest in meaning to vague?
Unclear is close in meaning to vague in this entry.
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Which word is a useful contrast for vague?
Clear is a useful contrast for vague.
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MeaningVague means unclear or not specific.
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Synonyms
Words like Vague
unclearUse when meaning is hard to understand.
unspecificUse when details are missing.
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Vague word family
Base word
vague
adverb
vaguely
In an unclear or not exact way.
noun
vagueness
The quality of being vague.
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Hint for students
Vague means unclear or missing exact details. It often describes directions, answers, memories, or descriptions.
Common mix-up
Vague is not the same as short. A short answer can be clear, and a long answer can still be vague.
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Write one sentence that shows vague without using the word vague. Then underline the clue words that show unclear meaning or missing details. Example: The note said to meet later somewhere near the place. Clue words: later, somewhere, near the place Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show information that is unclear or not specific?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A vague answer does not give enough details to solve the problem." Why does vague fit better than specific?
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