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staple

/ˈsteɪpl/
sta · ple ˈsteɪ · pl
English Definition
n. main product, basic food; adj. basic
中文释义
主食，主要产品，基本的
Significado en Español
alimento básico, producto principal
한국어 뜻
주식, 주요 상품
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lương thực chính, sản phẩm chủ lực
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Example Sentence

Rice is a staple food in China.

大米是中国主食。

Synonyms
main basic
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
staple(primary goods)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “staple” as used in the sentence. Rice is a staple in many Asian countries, serving as a fundamental part of meals consumed daily.

  1. A Luxury
  2. B Common
  3. C Binding
  4. D Rare
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B — Common. “staple” means n. main product, basic food; adj. basic

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Rice is a ______ food eaten daily by millions of people worldwide.

  1. A luxury
  2. B dessert
  3. C treat
  4. D staple
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D — staple. “staple” means n. main product, basic food; adj. basic

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Common questions about “staple”

What does “staple” mean?

staple — n. main product, basic food; adj. basic. In Chinese: 主食，主要产品，基本的.

How do you pronounce “staple”?

staple is pronounced /ˈsteɪpl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sta · ple.

How do you use “staple” in a sentence?

Rice is a staple food in China. (大米是中国主食。)

What are synonyms for “staple”?

main, basic — all close in meaning to staple (n. main product, basic food; adj. basic).

Is “staple” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. staple appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “staple”?

staple(primary goods)

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