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The chair was wooden.
What does Wooden mean?
Made from wood.
Dictionary definition
Made of wood.
Example sentences
Wooden in a sentence
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The wooden bridge crossed the stream.
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Wooden objects can be carved, painted, sanded, or built from boards.
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What does wooden mean?
The correct meaning is: Made from wood.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to wooden?
Made of wood is close in meaning to wooden in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for wooden?
Metal contrasts with wooden in this dictionary entry.
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Wooden
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WordWooden.
Partadjective.
MeaningWooden means Made from wood.
ExampleExample: The chair was wooden.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- wuud · un
- Strongest beat
- wuud
- Ending
- un
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on wuud.
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Synonyms
Words like Wooden
made of woodA direct phrase for wooden.
wood-basedUse for something built mainly from wood.
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Word family
Wooden word family
Base word
wood
adjective
wooden
Made from wood.
noun
woodwork
Work made from wood.
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Hint for students
Made from wood.
Common mix-up
Wooden means made from wood. It does not mean any brown object.
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Write one sentence that shows wooden without using the word wooden. Then underline clue words that show made from wood. Example: The wooden bridge crossed the stream. Clue words: bridge, crossed, stream Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show made from wood?
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