Dictionary Skills

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that provides meanings, pronunciations, and other information about words.

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What does 'ABC order' mean?

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ABC order refers to arranging words or items in the sequence of the alphabet.

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How do you determine which word comes first in ABC order?

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You compare the first letters of each word; the word with the letter that appears first in the alphabet comes first.

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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 indicate the first and last words on that page.

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If two words start with the same letter, how do you determine their order?

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You look at the second letter of each word; the word with the letter that appears first in the alphabet comes first.

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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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What does it mean to 'define' a word?

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To define a word means to explain its meaning.

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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.

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How can you find a word in a dictionary?

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You can find a word by looking for its first letter and then following the alphabetical order.