The Word of the Week is . . .
aloof
Aloof is a word used to describe.
When it describe a verb, it is an
adverb.
When it describes a noun, it is an
adjective.
See if you can spot the difference in
this week’s sentences.
Definition: aloof: adverb
* at a distance, especially in interest
or feeling
Definition: aloof: adjective
* reserved or indifferent
Synonyms
* detached
* distant
* standoffish
* cold
* uninterested
Antonyms
* compassionate
* friendly
* kind
* warm
* interested
aloof
The bird sat aloof on the wire
ignoring the friendship of the
other birds.
aloof
The boys always stood aloof from
their classmates on the line,
chatting and not paying attention to
their teacher’s directions.
aloof
The the girl was shy,
but because of that
she had a reputation
for being aloof.
What’s the
difference between
the two?
aloof
Schroeder, Charlie Brown’s
piano-playing, Beethoven loving
friend, is a little aloof. Why do
you think that is?
aloof
How does this
quote relate
to our word
of the week?