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The teacher used withdraw to explain how change can happen over time.
What does Withdraw mean?
To pull back or remove.
Dictionary definition
To remove or pull back from a place, activity, or amount.
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In science class, we tracked data to see when values would withdraw during the experiment.
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During discussion, students compared how withdraw changed the process and affected the final outcome.
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What does withdraw mean?
The correct meaning is: To pull back or remove.
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Which word is closest in meaning to withdraw?
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for withdraw?
Opposite change contrasts with withdraw in this dictionary entry.
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WordWithdraw.
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MeaningWithdraw means To pull back or remove.
ExampleExample: The teacher used withdraw to explain how change can happen over time.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- with · draw
- Strongest beat
- draw
- Ending
- draw
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on draw.
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related wordMeaning is close in this entry's context.
near meaningUse when the context matches.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite changeUseful contrast showing the reverse direction.
no changeContrast when a process stays the same.
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Word family
Withdraw word family
Base word
withdraw
verb
withdraws
Pulls back or removes.
verb
withdrew
Pulled back or removed in the past.
adjective
withdrawn
Pulled back or removed.
noun
withdrawal
The act of pulling back or removing, or money taken from an account.
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To pull back or remove.
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Withdraw can mean pull back, leave an activity, or remove money. Use context to choose the meaning.
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Write one sentence that shows withdraw without using the word withdraw. Then underline clue words that show to pull back or remove. Example: In science class, we tracked data to see when values would withdraw during the experiment. Clue words: science, class, tracked, data, see Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show to pull back or remove?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In science class, we tracked data to see when values would withdraw during the experiment." Why does withdraw fit better than opposite change?
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