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- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
Material is anything that is used for building or making new things. Wood, metal, stone, paper, and paint are some materials.
Wood is a natural material, but plastic is a material made by humans.This cabinet is where all the art materials are kept.
- synonyms:
- stuff
- similar words:
- ingredient, matter, medium, substance
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| definition 2: |
Material is cloth that you use to make clothes and other things.
Hazel had some trouble finding the right material she needed to make her Halloween costume.
- synonyms:
- cloth, fabric, textile
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| related words: |
data, information, lesson, literature, textile |
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