Definition of "tame"

Kid-friendly meaning of tame, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "tame" mean?

tame (adjective) — trained so it is safe and gentle, not wild.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables1 (tame)

Example sentences using "tame"

Grade K–2
The horse is tame.
Grade 3–5
Their pet bird is so tame that she lands on your shoulder the moment you walk in.
Grade 6–8
A perfectly tame version of a story is often the least interesting one to read — most kids can feel the difference even without naming it.

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