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/ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ · noun
(Canada, US, Australia, India) An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school..
Use kindergarten when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Kindergarten means (Canada, US, Australia, India) An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school..
Common synonyms include preschool, nursery school, KG, reception.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use kindergarten where its definition matches the intended context.
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