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Cat is a three-letter word.
What does Word mean?
A word is a spoken or written piece of language with meaning.
Dictionary definition
A sound or group of letters that has meaning.
Example sentences
Word in a sentence
medium
Choose a strong word for your sentence.
hard
One careful word can change the meaning of a whole paragraph.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does word mean?
The correct meaning is: A word is a spoken or written piece of language with meaning.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to word?
Term is close in meaning to word in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for word?
Silence contrasts with word in this dictionary entry.
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MeaningWord means A word is a spoken or written piece of language with meaning.
ExampleExample: Cat is a three-letter word.
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Synonyms
Words like Word
Antonyms
Opposite words
Synonym practice
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Word family
Word word family
Base word
word
noun
words
More than one word.
noun
wording
The exact words used.
adjective
wordless
Without words.
Related words
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Student support
Understand Word
Hint for students
A word is a spoken or written piece of language with meaning.
Common mix-up
A word has meaning. Random letters are not always a word.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows word without using the word word. Then underline clue words that show a spoken or written piece of language with meaning. Example: Choose a strong word for your sentence. Clue words: choose, strong, sentence Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a spoken or written piece of language with meaning?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Choose a strong word for your sentence." Why does word fit better than silence?
Learning activities
Practice Word and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice WORD” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
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Sentence Builder
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Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
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Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
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