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Sill for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: sɪl

What does Sill really mean?

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Sill is a word that we use to talk about a specific part of a window. Imagine you are looking out of a window in your house. Do you see that horizontal board at the bottom of the window? That's the sill! It's like a little shelf that sticks out and helps support the window. Just like a shelf holds your books, the sill holds the window in place and keeps it stable.

But wait, there's more to the word "sill"! It can also be used to describe a person's behavior or a situation. When we say someone is acting silly, what do we mean? Well, think about those times when you and your friends are playing around, laughing uncontrollably, and doing funny things. That's being silly! It means you're having fun in a playful and carefree way. Sometimes, being silly can make others around you smile too!

Now, let's think about a situation. Have you ever seen a movie or a play where the characters are involved in funny and unrealistic events? That's a silly situation! It's when things happen that are unlikely or just plain silly. It's like a joke or a funny story that makes you giggle or roll with laughter.

So, "sill" has two meanings. One is the part of a window, the shelf-like board at its bottom, which holds the window in place. The other meaning is when someone or something is being playful, funny, or engaged in a situation that is not serious but brings joy and laughter.

Revised and Fact checked by Megan Brown on 2023-10-28 17:52:35

Sill In a sentece

Learn how to use Sill inside a sentece

  • When you put your toys on the top of a shelf, they can easily fall off if you don't place them properly. This is because they are not on a sturdy sill.
  • At night, before going to bed, you can sit on the sill of your bedroom window and look at the stars in the sky.
  • When it's raining outside, you may notice water drops forming on the sill of the window.
  • If you have a pet cat, sometimes they like to sit on the sill of a closed window and watch the birds outside.
  • In some old houses, there are decorative sills made of stone beneath the windows.

Sill Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Sill Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

Sill Category

The domain category to which the original word belongs.