Multiple Meaning Words
Break
an interruption or a rest
My car broke down again, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise; I've been wasting too much time driving around anyway.
A good thing that seemed bad at first
Antonym for young
I wanted to swim with my friends, but I was hesitant since I knew the water would be chilly.
unsure
What is the MAIN IDEA of a story?
A main idea is the author's overall message or key point about a topic (sometimes is the topic sentence!)
Saw
a hand tool for cutting wood or other materials, typically with a long, thin serrated steel blade and operated using a backward and forward movement
past tense of the verb "see," with the eyes; to witness or watch
My job interview went well, but we would have to move to a new city if I got an offer. Let's cross that bridge when we get to it!
To delay worrying about something that might not happen anyway; to deal with a problem only if it arises
Antonym for full
empty
happiness, joy
What is a synonym AND an antonym?
Synonym - a word that means the same
Antonym - a word that means the opposite
Fall
to collapse, plummet, or move downward
a season of the year
We got to the game at halftime but better late than never.
It is better to arrive late than not to arrive at all
Synonym for rich
wealthy
I looked at my brother with a glare after he broke my favorite toy.
scowl, dirty look
What is a multiple meaning word?
A word that might sound the same but has different meanings given different contexts!
Can you think of one?
Bark
sound a dog makes
the brown, rough outer part on a tree trunk
I was on the back of Suzie's motorbike and she was going really fast, so I said "easy does it!"
Slow down or be careful
Synonym for couch
sofa
She asked a lot of questions during class today because she was curious about the topic.
interested, intrigued, wanting to know more
What is an idiom?
A phrase that has a hidden meaning
Light
illumination, brightness, or shining light to improve vision
pale or pastel color
not heavy (referring to weight)
He's tried to explain the rules of the game dozens of times but I just can't wrap my head around them.
Unable to understand or accept something
Antonym for remember
forgot
The student replied to the teacher with a witty answer, and the class laughed.
funny, clever
What is an inference?
An educated guess made by using clues (known facts or evidence)