Dictionary Skills

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What is a dictionary?

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

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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 part of speech?

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A part of speech is a category of words that have similar grammatical properties, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

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What are guide words?

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Guide words are the words at the top of a dictionary page that help you find entries. 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, often shown in a dictionary using phonetic symbols.

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What is an example in a dictionary?

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An example in a dictionary shows how a word is used in a sentence.

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How do you find a word in the dictionary?

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To find a word in the 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 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.

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What is an entry in a dictionary?

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An entry is a word listed in the dictionary along with its definition, pronunciation, and other information.