Dictionary Skills

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

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What is the purpose of a dictionary?

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The purpose of a dictionary is to provide definitions of words, help with spelling, and offer information about word usage and pronunciation.

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What does 'definition' mean?

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

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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 'context' mean in relation to word meaning?

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Context refers to the words, phrases, or sentences surrounding a word that help clarify its meaning.

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How can you determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word?

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You can determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, looking it up in a dictionary, or using a thesaurus.

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What is a thesaurus?

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A thesaurus is a reference book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning (synonyms) and sometimes antonyms.

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What does 'pronunciation' mean?

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Pronunciation is the way in which a word is pronounced, including the sounds and stress patterns.

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is spelled and pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning.