IXL | Use dictionary definitions | 5th grade language arts

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I started keeping track of my weight and diet when we learned about nutrition at school.

Select the definition of weight that the sentence uses.

weight \weyt\ noun pl weights 1. how heavy something is: The nurse measured my weight and height. 2. a piece of metal used to find out how heavy something else is: Balance the weights on the scale. 3. a piece of heavy metal that some people lift to make their bodies strong: Ms. Acosta is fit because she lifts weights.

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The restaurant was not prepared to serve such a large crowd of hungry customers.

Select the definition of serve that the sentence uses.

serve \surv\ verb serving, served 1. to prepare something for other people to use or eat: Mrs. Gregory always serves dinner at six o'clock. 2. to help other people: The mayor promised to serve the people of the city. 3. to start a game (such as tennis) by hitting the ball: Nicholas served the ball over the net.

key idea

A dictionary entry can give you many kinds of information about a word. It usually includes a definition for each of a word's meanings, or senses.

safe \seyf\ adjective safer, safest 1. not in danger: We're safe as long as the lion stays in its cage. 2. harmless: It's safe to cross the street now. 3. providing protection or shelter: Let's find a safe spot to hide.

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The sentence uses the word serve in the sense of 1. to prepare something for other people to use or eat.

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