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The Word of the Week is . . . aloof
Aloof is a word used to describe. When it describe a verb, it is an adverb. When it describes a noun, it is an adjective. See if you can spot the difference in this week’s sentences. 1
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Definition: aloof: adverb
* at a distance, especially in interest or feeling Definition: aloof: adjective * reserved or indifferent 2
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Synonyms * detached * distant * standoffish * cold * uninterested
Antonyms * compassionate * friendly * kind * warm * interested 3
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aloof The bird sat aloof on the wire ignoring the friendship of the other birds. 4
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aloof The boys always stood aloof from their classmates on the line, chatting and not paying attention to their teacher’s directions. 5
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aloof The the girl was shy, but because of that she had a reputation for being aloof. What’s the difference between the two? 6
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aloof Schroeder, Charlie Brown’s piano-playing, Beethoven loving friend, is a little aloof. Why do you think that is? 7
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aloof How does this quote relate to our word of the week? 8
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