Meaning
A tool with a sharp edge, used for cutting food and other things.
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Word origin
From Old English cnif, where the k was once spoken.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- cnif
Grammar
Examples
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A knife is the tool we cut with.
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"Knives" is the plural of "knife", with a v.
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"Sharp" describes the edge of a knife.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 12: knife, claim, character and 4 more words.