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Wobble

verb, noun

Wobble means to move unsteadily from side to side.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Wobble mean?

Wobble means to move unsteadily from side to side.

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Dictionary definition

To move unsteadily from side to side.

Example sentences

Wobble in a sentence

easy

The table began to wobble.

medium

The toddler wobbled before finding her balance.

hard

A wobble shows unsteady movement, often from side to side or back and forth.

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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does wobble mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to wobble?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for wobble?

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Wobble

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Sounds like

wob · ul · strongest beat: wob

Synonyms

Words like Wobble

shakeUse when something moves unsteadily.
teeterUse when something is about to tip or fall.
Antonyms

Opposite words

steadyUse when something does not shake or tilt.
balanceUse when something stays even or controlled.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Wobble word family

Base word

wobble

verb

wobbled

Moved unsteadily in the past.

verb

wobbling

Moving unsteadily now.

Related words
Student support

Understand Wobble

Hint for students

Wobble means to move unsteadily from side to side.

Common mix-up

Wobble means move unsteadily. It is different from steady movement.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows wobble without using the word wobble. Then underline clue words that show to move unsteadily from side to side. Example: The toddler wobbled before finding her balance. Clue words: toddler, wobbled, finding, balance Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show to move unsteadily from side to side?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The toddler wobbled before finding her balance." Why does wobble fit better than steady?