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gentle free from harshness, sternness, or violence The first known use: in the 13th century |
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6 Letters, 2 Syllable |
gentle |
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6 Phonemes |
j e n t ə l j e n ə l |
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onset, rime |
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Morpheme |
gentle |
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Sentence Examples Your mother has a gentle manner. I heard a gentle knock at the door. It's a delicate problem that requires gentle handling. The job requires a gentle touch. The cold snap was a gentle reminder that winter was coming. |
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Common Phrases (as) gentle as a lamb Pleasant, caring, and calm. be as gentle as a lamb To be pleasant, caring, and calm. gentle giant Someone who is very large and strong but has a quiet and gentle nature. |
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Related Words Sound the same but are spelled differently.
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Neighborhood
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