Multiple Meaning Words and Synonyms/Antonyms

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What are multiple meaning words?

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Words that have more than one meaning. For example, 'bat' can mean a flying animal or a piece of sports equipment.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. For example, 'happy' is a synonym for 'joyful'.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word. For example, 'hot' is an antonym for 'cold'.

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Give an example of a sentence using a multiple meaning word.

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The word 'bark' can mean the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.

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What does the word 'scare' mean?

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To cause someone to feel afraid or frightened.

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What is the synonym of 'big'?

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Large.

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What is the antonym of 'fast'?

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Slow.

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Fill in the blank: I _______ my homework _______ 5 o'clock.

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finished, by.

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What does 'quiet' mean?

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Making little or no noise.

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What is a synonym for 'angry'?

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Mad.