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We watched a short video about frogs.
What does Video mean?
A video is moving pictures, often with sound.
Dictionary definition
A video is recorded moving images, often with sound.
Example sentences
Video in a sentence
medium
The video showed each step of the science experiment.
hard
A clear learning video can help students see a process that would be hard to explain with words alone.
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Practice 1
What does video mean?
Video means a video is moving pictures, often with sound.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to video?
Recording is close in meaning to video in this entry.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for video?
Still image is a useful contrast for video.
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WordVideo.
Partnoun.
MeaningVideo means A video is moving pictures, often with sound.
ExampleExample: We watched a short video about frogs.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- vid · ee · oh
- Strongest beat
- vid
- Ending
- oh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vid.
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Synonyms
Words like Video
Antonyms
Opposite words
still imageUse for one picture that does not move.
audioUse for sound without pictures.
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Word family
Video word family
Base word
video
noun
videos
Plural form of video.
verb
videoed
Recorded on video.
verb
videoing
Recording on video now.
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Understand Video
Hint for students
A video shows moving images, often with sound. It can teach, tell a story, or record an event.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse video with photo. A photo is still; a video moves.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows video without using the word video. Then underline the clue words that show moving pictures, often with sound. Example: The screen showed the plant growing taller day by day while the narrator explained it. Clue words: screen, growing taller, narrator explained Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show moving pictures or a recording?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The video showed each step of the science experiment." Why does video fit better than still image?
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