Vocabulary Using Dictionary Entries

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play

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1. a production on stage 2. to act a part 3. do an activity for fun 4. a pun (Meaning 3 is correct: to do an activity for fun)

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light

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1. a pale, soft color 2. opposite of dark 3. lamp 4. set on fire (Meaning 2 is correct: opposite of dark)

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dictionary

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A book that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and usage.

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synonym

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

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antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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context

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The words or sentences that surround a particular word or phrase, helping to clarify its meaning.

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homonym

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

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definition

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

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usage

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The way in which a word or phrase is used in speech or writing.

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example

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A specific case or instance that illustrates a word's meaning, such as using 'play' in a sentence: 'The children love to play outside.'