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This is the shorter version of the story.
What does Version mean?
A version is one form of something.
Dictionary definition
A version is one form of something, especially one that is changed or different from another form.
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Version in a sentence
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The new version of the game has clearer directions.
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What does version mean?
Version means a version is one form of something.
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Which word is closest in meaning to version?
Form is close in meaning to version in this entry.
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Which word is a useful contrast for version?
Original is a useful contrast for version.
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WordVersion.
Partnoun.
MeaningVersion means A version is one form of something.
ExampleExample: This is the shorter version of the story.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ver · zhun
- Strongest beat
- ver
- Ending
- zhun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ver.
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Word family
Version word family
Base word
version
noun
versions
Plural form of version.
noun
versioning
Keeping track of different versions.
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Hint for students
A version is one form of something. Versions can change, improve, shorten, or update an original.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse version with original. The original is the first form; a version is one form, often with changes.
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Write one sentence that shows version without using the word version. Then underline the clue words that show one form of something compared with another. Example: The second draft had the same story but a new ending. Clue words: second draft, same story, new ending Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show one form of something?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The new version of the game has clearer directions." Why does version fit better than original?
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