Dictionary Skills

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What is a dictionary?

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

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What does the term 'noun' mean?

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

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving more information about it.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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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 does 'antonym' mean?

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

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How do you use a dictionary to find a word?

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To find a word in a dictionary, look for the first letter of the word, then find the section that starts with that letter, and scan for the word in alphabetical order.

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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, like 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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What is a definition?

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A definition explains the meaning of a word.

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What is a guide word in a dictionary?

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Guide words are the words at the top of a dictionary page that show the first and last words on that page.