Grade 6

illiterate

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(il-lit-er-ate) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. unable to read and write.

Example Sentence

Someone who is illiterate is unable to read or write.

More Example Sentences

She taught illiterate adults how to read.

Synonyms

uneducated; ignorant; unlettered

Antonyms

literate; educated; knowledgeable

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Rhymes

  • literate

  • illiterate