Multiple Meaning Words
Break
1. To separate into pieces
2. A pause in work, school, play, etc.
Knock it off.
Stop it.
Synonym for start
begin
Antonym for empty
full
What is the MAIN IDEA of a story?
author's message about the topic (sometimes is the topic sentence!)
Saw
1. Past tense of "see"
2. To cut something; a tool used for cutting
It's such a rip-off!
I paid too much for something.
Synonym for afraid
scared
Antonym for young
old
What is a synonym AND an antonym?
Synonym - word that means something similar
Antonym - word that means the opposite
Chest
1. Part of the body
2. Piece of furniture that can be used to hold items
Better to arrive late than not to come at all
Synonym for rich
wealthy
Antonym for forgot
remember
What is a verb? Give an example.
an action word
Bark
1. Outside layer of a tree
2. Sound a dog makes
Easy does it
Slow down
Synonym for couch
sofa
Antonym for forward
backward
What is a noun? Give an example.
a person, place, or thing
Fall
1. To trip
2. Season; autumn
I'll keep an eye on it.
Watch to make sure nothing happens.
Synonym for yell
shout
Antonym for wide
narrow
What is an adjective? Give an example.
A word that describes a noun, a descriptive word