Dictionary Definition Skills

This tells you if the defined word is a noun, verb, adjective, etc.

• part of speech

• definition

• pronunciation

• guide word

What do you use a dictionary for?

• spelling

• meaning

• synonyms

• pronunciation

This tells you how to pronounce the entry word. The ' tells you which syllable to stress.

• definition

• guide words

• pronunciation

• irregular form

• She worked very meticulous on her art project.
• Did you meticulous with your homework last night?
• You should be very meticulous when solving math problems.
• The story was about a young meticulous.

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In paragraph 4, what does the word board mean?

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• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

What part of a dictionary entry is circled?

• Definition

• Example

• Part of speech

• Pronunciation

What does a dictionary NOT have?

• Pronunciation guide

• Guide words

• Recipies

• Parts of Speech