Idioms, Multi Meaning Words, Synonyms, and Analogies

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Provide an example of an idiom and its meaning.

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Example: 'Kick the bucket' means to die.

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What are multi-meaning words?

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Multi-meaning words are words that have more than one meaning or interpretation.

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Give an example of a multi-meaning word and its meanings.

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Example: 'Bark' can mean the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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Provide a synonym for 'happy'.

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Joyful.

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are alike in some way, often used to explain a concept.

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Create an analogy for 'teacher' and 'student'.

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Teacher is to student as coach is to player.

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What does it mean to 'catch some Zs'?

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It means to sleep.

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What is the relationship between 'strong' and 'weak'?

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They are antonyms, meaning they have opposite meanings.