Dictionary Skills

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

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What does 'definition' mean?

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A definition is a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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How do you find a word in a dictionary?

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To find a word in a dictionary, look for the first letter of the word, then the second letter, and so on, until you locate the word.

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What is a guide word?

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A guide word is one of the two words at the top of a dictionary page that indicates the first and last words on that page.

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What does 'pronunciation' mean?

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Pronunciation refers to the way in which a word is spoken.

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning, such as 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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What is a thesaurus?

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A thesaurus is a reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning.

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What does 'entry' mean in a dictionary?

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An entry is a word or phrase listed in a dictionary along with its definition and other information.