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The lamp has a wire.
What does Wire mean?
A thin metal line used to connect or hold things.
Dictionary definition
A thin piece of metal used to carry electricity, hold things, or connect parts.
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Wire in a sentence
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A wire can carry electricity through a circuit.
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Wire can be used to connect parts, hold shapes, or carry an electric current.
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What does wire mean?
The correct meaning is: A thin metal line used to connect or hold things.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to wire?
Cable is close in meaning to wire in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for wire?
Wireless contrasts with wire in this dictionary entry.
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MeaningWire means A thin metal line used to connect or hold things.
ExampleExample: The lamp has a wire.
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Synonyms
Words like Wire
cableUse for a thicker or covered wire.
metal strandA simple phrase for wire.
Antonyms
Opposite words
wirelessUse for a connection without wires.
solid sheetUse for a broad piece rather than a thin line.
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Word family
Wire word family
Base word
wire
adjective
wired
Connected by wire.
adjective
wireless
Not using wires.
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Hint for students
A thin metal line used to connect or hold things.
Common mix-up
Wire is a thin metal line used to connect, hold, or carry electricity. Wireless means without wires.
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Write one sentence that shows wire without using the word wire. Then underline clue words that show a thin metal line used to connect or hold things. Example: A wire can carry electricity through a circuit. Clue words: can, carry, electricity, through, circuit Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a thin metal line used to connect or hold things?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A wire can carry electricity through a circuit." Why does wire fit better than wireless?
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