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fidget

/ˈfɪdʒɪt/
English Definition
v. move restlessly
中文释义
坐立不安
Example Sentence

During the long lecture on mineral formation, several students began to fidget in their seats, restless from sitting still.

在关于矿物形成的漫长讲座中,几名学生开始在座位上坐立不安,因久坐而烦躁。

Synonyms
squirm wriggle twitch
Antonyms
still relax
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fidget(Restless)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “fidget”?

  1. A To predict the future
  2. B Formally accuse a public official
  3. C Move restlessly
  4. D To charge too much money
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C — Move restlessly. “fidget” means move restlessly.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “move restlessly”?

  1. A foretell
  2. B fidget
  3. C impeach
  4. D overcharge
Show answer

B — fidget. “fidget” means move restlessly.

Common questions about “fidget”

What does “fidget” mean?

fidget — move restlessly. In Chinese: 坐立不安.

How do you pronounce “fidget”?

fidget is pronounced /ˈfɪdʒɪt/.

How is “fidget” used in a sentence?

During the long lecture on mineral formation, several students began to fidget in their seats, restless from sitting still. (在关于矿物形成的漫长讲座中,几名学生开始在座位上坐立不安,因久坐而烦躁。)

What are synonyms for “fidget”?

squirm, wriggle, twitch — all close in meaning to fidget (move restlessly).

What is the opposite of “fidget”?

still, relax — each the opposite of fidget (move restlessly).

Is “fidget” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. fidget is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “fidget”?

fidget(Restless)

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