contraction

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(con-trac-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a word made by combining two words.

Example Sentence

The word cannot is a contraction.

More Example Sentences

It's a contraction for two words.

Synonyms

shortening; abbreviation

Antonyms

expansion

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

contraction
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • action
  • faction
  • fraction
  • traction

  • abstraction
  • attraction
  • classaction
  • contraction
  • diffraction
  • distraction
  • exaction
  • extraction
  • inaction
  • infraction
  • reaction
  • retraction
  • subtraction
  • telaction
  • transaction

  • interaction
  • liquefaction
  • satisfaction

  • dissatisfaction