Using a Dictionary

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a book or online resource that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

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What are guide words in a dictionary?

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Guide words are the words at the top of a dictionary page that help you find the words listed on that page. They show 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 a word is spoken, including the sounds and stress patterns.

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What is an entry word?

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An entry word is the word that is defined in the dictionary. It is usually printed in bold.

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What is etymology?

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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed over time.

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What part of speech is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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 the difference between a verb and a noun?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, while a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar 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.